SPIX´S SPINETAIL Synallaxis spixi
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 large Spinetail found in scrubby areas, often near water. The alternative common name of 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).
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call recorded PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith March 2007).
