Synallaxis kollari
The Hoary-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis kollari) is a distinctive, medium-sized passerine belonging to the Furnariidae family, often referred to as ovenbirds due to their elaborate nests. This species measures approximately 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) in length and weighs around 13-16 grams, presenting a relatively compact build. Its most defining field mark is the pale, almost silvery-white or 'hoary' throat, which contrasts sharply with its otherwise rufous-chestnut upperparts and underparts, and...
The Hoary-throated Spinetail inhabits dense, thorny scrub, deciduous woodlands, and caatinga vegetation, typically in dry lowland areas, often near watercourses or riparian zones.
The diet of the Hoary-throated Spinetail consists primarily of small insects and other invertebrates, which it gleans actively from dense foliage and low branches.
This spinetail is a highly active and generally inconspicuous species, spending its day foraging low in dense undergrowth, usually solitary or in pairs. It employs a gleaning foraging strategy, picking insects from leaves, twigs, and bark, often darting quickly through thickets. They are territor...
The Hoary-throated Spinetail is endemic to a highly restricted region of northeastern Brazil, primarily found within the states of Ceará and Piauí. Its distribution is largely confined to the valleys and river basins of the Jaibaras and lower Parnaíba Rivers, as well as the coastal plain of weste...
Vulnerable
- The Hoary-throated Spinetail is one of the most geographically restricted bird species in the entire Furnariidae family, found only within a small portion of northeastern Brazil. - Its common name, 'Hoary-throated,' refers to the distinctive pale, almost frosty-white patch on its throat, a key ...