About the Slaty Spinetail
The slaty spinetail or slaty castlebuilder,, is a passerine bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found from Honduras south to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Synallaxis brachyura |
| Species Codes | slaspi1, SLSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty Spinetail belong to?
The Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Slaty Spinetail?
The slaty spinetail or slaty castlebuilder,, is a passerine bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found from Honduras south to Peru....
Where can I report a Slaty Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slaspi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
321
Species in Family
294
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