Spix's spinetail
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Synallaxis spixi

Spix's spinetail (Synallaxis spixi ), also known as the Chicli spinetail, is a bird in the ovenbird family. It is found in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The common name commemorates the German naturalist Johann Baptist von Spix (1782-1826).

Appearance

It has a dark throat patch and a contrasting rufous crown and wings. The tail structure is also typical of the genus, being long and steeply graduated, with sharply pointed individual feathers, the central pair thinning towards the tip.

Distribution

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Spix's spinetail habitat map
Spix's spinetail habitat map
Spix's spinetail
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Mating Habits

The nest is cylindrical in shape, with a long lateral entrance tube. It is made from thorny sticks, has a dense roof to provide protection from rain, and is lined with leaves, moss and hair.

References

1. Spix's spinetail Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spix's_spinetail
2. Spix's spinetail on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22702304/93867770
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/658442

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