Black-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis castanea)

Other Names (World)
Black-throated Spinetail, Chestnut Spinetail

Family
Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)

Size
18 - 18.50 cm

First Described (Guide)
Sclater, 1856

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical moist montane forest. From 1,300 - 2,200 m.

Range (Guide)

Venezuela.

Coastal range of northern Venezuela from Aragua east to Miranda (east to Caracas area).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Black-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis castanea) [XC230199]
by id from Colonia Tovar area, Aragua, Venezuela (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Forms a superspecies with Rufous Spinetail (Synallaxis unirufa) and Rusty-headed Spinetail (Synallaxis fuscorufa) and all three have sometimes been considered conspecific, but substantial vocal differences documented and reciprocal playback trials reveal pronounced vocal discrimination.

References
See References.

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