Synallaxis infuscata
The Pinto's Spinetail (Synallaxis infuscata) is a small, enigmatic member of the Furnariidae family, known for its elusive nature and critically restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Measuring approximately 16-17 cm in length and weighing around 12-16 grams, this spinetail typically presents a rather plain, dusky-brown plumage with subtle yet distinctive features. Its most notable field marks include a rufous-chestnut crown and shoulders, which contrast with a duller brownish back...
This spinetail exclusively inhabits dense, humid undergrowth of lowland Atlantic Forest remnants and associated secondary growth, typically at elevations below 500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small insects and spiders, which it gleans from foliage and bark within the forest understory.
Pinto's Spinetail is a notoriously shy and skulking bird, far more often heard than seen, actively foraging within the tangled vegetation of its forest habitat. It is diurnal, spending its days methodically gleaning insects and spiders from leaves, twigs, and bark, rarely venturing into open area...
Pinto's Spinetail is an endemic resident of a highly fragmented area within the Atlantic Forest biome of northeastern Brazil. Its known range is strictly restricted to a few isolated forest remnants in the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, with historical records also suggesting potential presenc...
Vulnerable
- It is one of the most enigmatic and poorly known birds of the critically endangered Atlantic Forest biome. - Despite its common name, its tail spines are less pronounced compared to some other members of the *Synallaxis* genus. - Pinto's Spinetail is named after Olivério Pinto, a prominent Braz...