Chestnut-throated Spinetail
Synallaxis cherriei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusSynallaxis (Synallaxis Spinetails)
- SpeciesSynallaxis cherriei (Chestnut-throated Spinetail)
About the Chestnut-throated Spinetail
The chestnut-throated spinetail (Synallaxis cherriei) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is mainly found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The chestnut-throated spinetail is closely related to the stripe-breasted spinetail (S. cinnamomea) and ruddy spinetail (S. rutilans).
Beyond that, the chestnut-throated spinetail's taxonomy is unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World assign it three subspecies. They are the nominate S. c. cherriei (Gyldenstolpe, 1930), S. c. saturata (Carriker, 1934), and S. c. napoensis (Gyldenstolpe, 1930). In contrast, the Clements taxonomy does not recognize S. c. saturata, which the other two systems include in napoensis.
This article follows the three-subspecies model. The chestnut-throated spinetail is about 13 to 15 cm (5.1 to 5.9 in) long and weighs about 14 to 17 g (0.49 to 0.60 oz). Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a deep rufous-chestnut forecrown, face, and throat. Their hindcrown, nape, and back are chestnut strongly washed with olive-brown, and their... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-throated Spinetail in Cordillera Azul 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 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-throated Spinetail in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-throated Spinetail sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-throated Spinetail in Cordillera Azul National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-throated Spinetail in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.