Pinto's Spinetail vs Amazonian Plain Xenops

Synallaxis infuscata compared with Xenops genibarbis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Pinto's Spinetail Amazonian Plain Xenops
Scientific Name Synallaxis infuscata Xenops genibarbis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Furnariidae Furnariidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.6 cm (4.6 in) 12.5 cm (4.9 in)
Weight 18.0 g (0.63 oz) 10.6 g (0.37 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Pinto's Spinetail only

None

Amazonian Plain Xenops only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Pinto's Spinetail

Least Concern

Amazonian Plain Xenops

About These Birds

Amazonian Plain Xenops

The Amazonian Plain Xenops is a small furnariid weighing about 11 g with a 12.5 cm wingspan, clinging to branches and probing bark for insects in Amazonian forest. Its distinctive upturned bill tip helps it lever off bark to expose hidden prey.

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