Stripe-breasted Spinetail
Synallaxis cinnamomea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusSynallaxis (Synallaxis Spinetails)
- SpeciesSynallaxis cinnamomea (Stripe-breasted Spinetail)
About the Stripe-breasted Spinetail
The stripe-breasted spinetail (Synallaxis cinnamomea) is a passerine bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Trinidad, Tobago, and Venezuela. The stripe-breasted spinetail has these seven subspecies:
S. c. carri Chapman, 1895 S. c. terrestris Jardine, 1847 S. c. cinnamomea Lafresnaye, 1843 S. c. aveledoi Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1946 S. c. bolivari Hartert, EJO, 1917 S. c. striatipectus Chapman, 1899 S. c. pariae Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1949
The stripe-breasted spinetail is closely related to the ruddy spinetail (S. rutilans) and chestnut-throated spinetail (S. cherriei). The stripe-breasted spinetail is 14 to 16 cm (5.5 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 15 to 23 g (0.53 to 0.81 oz). It has one of the shortest tails of genus Synallaxis. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies S. c. cinnamomea have a faint pale supercilium on an otherwise dull rufous face. Their crown, nape, back, rump, and uppertail coverts are rich brown. Their wings are rufous-chestnut with blackish tips on their flight feathers. Their tail is rich brown; it is graduated and the ends... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Stripe-breasted Spinetail in Henri Pittier 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 | Main Ridge Forest Reserve | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | |
| 2 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Stripe-breasted Spinetail in Henri Pittier National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Stripe-breasted Spinetail sighting in Henri Pittier National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Stripe-breasted Spinetail in Henri Pittier National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Stripe-breasted Spinetail in Henri Pittier National Park in our monthly data.