Rufous-capped Spinetail

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Original source: Dario Sanches from São Paulo, Brazil
Author: Dario Sanches from São Paulo, Brazil

The Rufous-capped 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 Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Synallaxis ruficapilla. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla = Described by: Vieillot (1819) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Parque de Zizo, S More

The Rufous-capped Spinetail has rufous wings tail and cap with light belly, white and grey throat and light yellowish streak above the eye. The Rufous-capped Spinetail is endemic to the south-east of Brazil, in the area encompassing Rio and Sao Paulo.More photos... More

Beagle, the rufous-capped spinetail is named for its bright orange-brown crown, which is bordered by a buff ‘eyebrow’ streak and dusky-coloured cheeks. The rest of the ... More

Rufous-capped spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla) = Species information - * Facts & Status * Description * Range & Habitat * Biology * Threats & Conservation * Find out more * Glossary & References * All * More

RUFOUS-CAPPED SPINETAIL Synallaxis ruficapilla ATLANTIC FOREST Spinetails are a group of essentially similar skulkers that produce simple, easily-learnt vocalisations, far more useful in identification than the subtle plumage differences. This is a humid forest species where it is particularly associated with Chusquea bamboo tangles, making it even more difficult to locate! It is the brightest of the Paraguayan Spinetails. Click on the images to enlarge them. More

Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla = Parque de Zizo, S More

Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla) by Nick Athanas. More

Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla) by www.aapimentao.com.br. Serra Caçador - Laurentino - Santa Catarina, Brazil, 26-12-2008 XC27112 Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla) by www.aapimentao.com.br from Brazil XC27112 :: Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla) = Recording data Recordist www.aapimentao.com. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Furnariidae
Genus : Synallaxis
Species : ruficapilla
Authority : Vieillot, 1819