Synallaxis hypospodia
The Cinereous-breasted Spinetail (Synallaxis hypospodia) is a small, furtive passerine belonging to the Furnariidae family, renowned for its distinctive, often elaborate nest structures. Measuring approximately 15-16 cm (6-6.3 inches) in length and weighing around 12-16 grams, this inconspicuous bird possesses a unique blend of rufous, olive-brown, and grayish plumages. Its most striking field mark is the "cinereous" or ash-gray coloration across its breast and belly, contrasting with rufous ...
Typically found in dense, thorny thickets, shrubby undergrowth, forest edges, and secondary growth, often preferring areas near water bodies at low to moderate elevations.
Feeds primarily on insects and other small invertebrates, which it gleans from foliage and twigs within dense undergrowth.
Primarily diurnal, the Cinereous-breasted Spinetail is an exceedingly shy and skulking bird, spending most of its time hidden deep within dense vegetation, making visual observations challenging. It forages solitarily or in pairs, gleaning insects and other small invertebrates from leaves and twi...
The Cinereous-breasted Spinetail is a resident species found across a broad swathe of central and eastern South America. Its primary breeding range extends from eastern Bolivia and northern Paraguay eastward across Brazil, reaching states such as Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo. T...
Least Concern
- Despite its widespread range, the Cinereous-breasted Spinetail is notoriously difficult to observe due to its highly skulking nature, often revealing itself only through its distinctive calls. - Its song, a rapid-fire, accelerating trill, is one of the most diagnostic features for identificatio...