Great spinetail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great spinetail |
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Synallaxis
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hypochondriaca
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Siptornopsis hypochondriaca |
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The great spinetail (Synallaxis hypochondriaca) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru where its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
This species was formerly considered monotypic within the genus Siptornopsis but molecular phylogenetic studies have shown that it is embedded within Synallaxis.
See also
In Spanish: Curutié grande para niños
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