McConnell's Spinetail
Synallaxis macconnelli
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusSynallaxis (Synallaxis Spinetails)
- SpeciesSynallaxis macconnelli (McConnell's Spinetail)
About the McConnell's Spinetail
McConnell's spinetail (Synallaxis macconnelli) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Well into the twentieth century McConnell's spinetail was treated as conspecific with Cabanis's spinetail (S. cabanisi). Since its recognition as a species its further taxonomy is unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee recognizes two subspecies, the nominate S. m. macconnelli (Chubb, 1919) and S. m. obscurior (Todd, 1948). BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World adds a third, S. m. yavii. The Clements taxonomy treats it as monotypic, with no subspecies.
Genetic data published in 2011 supported that McConnell's spinetail, the dusky spinetail (S. moesta), and Cabanis's spinetail (S. cabanisi) form a monophyletic group. However, data published in 2013 has evidence that the dusky spinetail might instead be more closely related to the rufous-capped spinetail (S. ruficapilla).
The specific epithet of McConnell's spinetail is misspelled with "mac" instead of "mc"; the species was named for a F. V. McConnell. By the rules of... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of McConnell's Spinetail in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a McConnell's Spinetail in Canaima National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a McConnell's Spinetail sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see McConnell's Spinetail in Canaima National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for McConnell's Spinetail in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.