Slaty Spinetail

It is a member of the South American bird family Furnariidae, a group in which many species build elaborate clay nests, giving rise to the English name for the family of ovenbirds.

The Slaty Spinetail is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Slaty Spinetail or Slaty Castlebuilder, (Synallaxis brachyura), is a passerine bird which breeds in the tropical New World from northern Honduras to western Ecuador and east-central Brazil. It is a member of the South American bird family Furnariidae, a group in which many species build elaborate clay nests, giving rise to the English name for the family of "ovenbirds". However, the Slaty Spinetail constructs a bulky spherical stick nest 36x43 cm in size, with a long tubular entrance, 0.4–4. More

both Ash-browed and Slaty Spinetail, but the coloration of the breast could indicate that this is Salty Spinetail (although the length and colour of the tail don't fit with this species). It looks like this is Azara's Spinetail, also from one comment I have received. Posted by Tor Egil Høgsås at 8:58 PM 0 comments Labels: Colombia, Spinetail Unknown from Colombia This is an unidentified bird from Laguna del Sonso en Colombia, 21. July 2008. More

Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura) photo Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica April, 2009 More

* Slaty Spinetail, Synallaxis brachyura * Blackish-headed Spinetail, Synallaxis tithys * White-bellied Spinetail, Synallaxis propinqua * McConnell's Spinetail, Synallaxis macconnelli * Dusky Spinetail, Synallaxis moesta * Cabanis's Spinetail, Synallaxis cabanisi * Maranon Spinetail, Synallaxis maranonica * Plain-crowned Spinetail, Synallaxis gujanensis * White-lored Spinetail, Synallaxis albilora * Ochre-cheeked Spinetail, Synallaxis scutata More

The Slaty Spinetail is typically 15 cm long, and weighs 18.5 g. It is a slender bird with a long, pointed wispy tail. The plumage is mainly dark grey-brown becoming dark grey on the head. The crown and shoulder patches are rich rufous. Sexes are similar, but young birds are duller and browner with a yellowish chin. More

Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura = Buenos Aires County, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica - Mar, 2006 More

Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura = Described by: Lafresnaye (1843) Alternate common name(s): Sooty Spinetail, Jaragua Spinetail, Grey-throated Spinetail, Gray-throated Spinetail, Sooty Castlebuilder Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Buenos Aires County, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica - Mar, 2006 More

Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura) by Don Jones. More

Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura) by Allen T. Chartier. Mindo Cloudforest Reserve, San Tadeo, Pichincha, Ecuador, 23-11-1996 XC9879 Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura) by Allen T. Chartier from Ecuador XC9879 :: Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura chapmani) = Recording data Recordist Allen T. More

* Slaty Spinetail: Noted at RN, one flew into window on 4th, flew off a little later. The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com. Browse dictionary definitions near slaty 1. slatier 2. slatiest 3. slating 4. More