Rufous Spinetail
Synallaxis unirufa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusSynallaxis (Synallaxis Spinetails)
- SpeciesSynallaxis unirufa (Rufous Spinetail)
About the Rufous Spinetail
The rufous spinetail (Synallaxis unirufa) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The rufous spinetail has these four subspecies:
S. u. munoztebari Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1953 S. u. meridana Hartert, EJO & Goodson, 1917 S. u. unirufa Lafresnaye, 1843 S. u. ochrogaster Zimmer, JT, 1935 For a period in the mid twentieth century the black-throated spinetail (S. castanea) was treated as another subspecies of the rufous spinetail; they are now known to be sister species. The rufous spinetail, black-throated spinetail, and rusty-headed spinetail (S. fuscorufa) were treated by some authors as a single species.
The rufous spinetail is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 17 to 21 g (0.60 to 0.74 oz). It is one of the larger members of genus Synallaxis. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies S. u. unirufa are mostly bright reddish rufous. Their forehead is slightly paler and they have sooty blackish lores. Their throat feathers have black bases that are seldom visible. Their iris is dark brown to dark reddish... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous Spinetail in Podocarpus 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 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous Spinetail in Podocarpus National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Spinetail sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 261 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous Spinetail in Podocarpus National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Rufous Spinetail in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.