Apurímac Spinetail

Apurímac Spinetail

Synallaxis courseni

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Furnariidae

About

The Apurimac spinetail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

Fun Fact

The Apurimac spinetail was thought to be most closely related to the slaty spinetail (S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range in south-central Peru, on the slopes of Ampay, a large mountain southwest of the Apurimac River.

Diet

Feeds on arthropods, though details of its diet are lacking.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change