Image via Macaulay Library
Silvery-throated Spinetail
- Scientific name
- Synallaxis subpudica
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Narrow
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Silvery-throated Spinetail was formally described by Philip Sclater in 1874. It is a member of the Furnariidae family, a diverse group of passerine birds known as ovenbirds, which are widespread across South America. This species is restricted to the Eastern Andes of Colombia, inhabiting humid forests and scrublands at relatively high altitudes.
The bird is characterized by its narrow wings and distinctly pointed tail, features typical of the Synallaxis genus. These physical adaptations assist the bird in navigating dense, tangled undergrowth. While not as widely illustrated in historical ornithological texts as more common species, it remains a significant subject of study for neotropical researchers interested in the specialized biodiversity of the Colombian Andes.
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 Silvery-throated Spinetail
Silvery-throated 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 Silvery-throated Spinetail on collecto.rs?
Silvery-throated 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 Silvery-throated 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 Silvery-throated Spinetail catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Silvery-throated 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
