About the Scaled Spinetail
The scaled spinetail is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to the lower Amazon River in Brazil, where it inhabits várzea forests and tropical or subtropical swamplands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Cranioleuca muelleri |
| Species Codes | scaspi1, SCSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaled Spinetail belong to?
The Scaled Spinetail (Cranioleuca muelleri) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scaled Spinetail?
The scaled spinetail is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to the lower Amazon River in Brazil, where it inhabits várzea forests and tropical or subtropical swamplands....
Where can I report a Scaled Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaled Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scaspi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers 321 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
321
Species in Family
4
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