PALE-BREASTED SPINETAIL Synallaxis albescens
Spinetails are a group of essentially similar skulkers that produce simple, easily-learnt vocalisations, far more useful in identification than the subtle plumage differences. Plain-breasted is a widespread species occurring in a variety of habitats from marshes to cerrado and even chaco woodland!
FIGURE 1 - Adult ssp. australis presumably, Ruta Trans-Chaco km650 (Paul Smith July).
FIGURE 2 - Same individual upperwing, note longest tail feathers are missing (Paul Smith July).
FIGURE 3 - Adult ssp. albescens presumably, Yacyreta, Departamento Misiones (Arne Lesterhuis 2007).
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