Chicli Spinetail

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

(also known as the Chicli Spinetail) 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. The nest is cylinderacil 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. More

Chicli Spinetail Synallaxis spixi = Described by: Sclater, P. L. (1856) Alternate common name(s): Spix's Spinetail Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Parque Estadual Intervales, S More

this species, Chicli Spinetail, creates confusion with the Sooty-fronted Spinetail which produces a repetitive chi-klee call, quite unlike the chi-cheecheechee call of this species. FIGURE 1 - Adult in heavy moult, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith February). FIGURE 2 - Same individual upperwing (Paul Smith February). FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Designed by Paul Smith 2006. This website is copyrighted by law. More

* Chicli Spinetail or Spix's Spinetail, Synallaxis spixi * Cinereous-breasted Spinetail, Synallaxis hypospodia * Ruddy Spinetail, Synallaxis rutilans * Chestnut-throated Spinetail, Synallaxis cherriei * Rufous Spinetail, Synallaxis unirufa * Black-throated Spinetail, Synallaxis castanea * Rusty-headed Spinetail, Synallaxis fuscorufa * Rufous-breasted Spinetail, Synallaxis erythrothorax * Slaty Spinetail, Synallaxis brachyura * Blackish-headed Spinetail, Synallaxis tithys More

Chicli Spinetail Synallaxis spixi = Parque Estadual Intervales, S More