Image via Macaulay Library
Gray-bellied Spinetail
- Scientific name
- Synallaxis cinerascens
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Gray-bellied Spinetail, scientifically classified as Synallaxis cinerascens, is a member of the Furnariidae family, native to the subtropical and tropical moist forests of South America. First described by the German naturalist Coenraad Jacob Temminck in 1823, this species evolved to thrive in dense undergrowth, its muted coloration serving as an evolutionary adaptation for camouflage within the dark, tangled scrub of its habitat.
The species is distinguished by its rounded wings and notably notched tail, features that assist in its characteristic flitting movement through low-level vegetation. While not a subject of human design, its taxonomic identification reflects the 19th-century European endeavor to categorize the avian biodiversity of the Neotropics. Ornithologists appreciate the species for its elusive nature and its specific reliance on undisturbed forest floors, making it a key indicator of habitat integrity.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Gray-bellied Spinetail
Gray-bellied Spinetail is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Gray-bellied Spinetail on collecto.rs?
Gray-bellied Spinetail doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Gray-bellied Spinetail?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Gray-bellied Spinetail catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Gray-bellied Spinetail is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
