Chestnut-throated Spinetail
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Chestnut-throated Spinetail

Synallaxis cherriei

Unknown

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Overview

The chestnut-throated spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is mainly found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

The Chestnut-throated Spinetail faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Colombia and Venezuela. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and land conversion pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

The chestnut-throated spinetail has a disjunct distribution. The nominate subspecies is the most widespread of the three; it is found in the central Amazon Basin in the Brazilian states of Rondônia, Mato Grosso, Pará, and Tocantins. Subspecies S. c. napoensis is found in southern Colombia's Putumayo Department and in Ecuador's Sucumbíos and Napo provinces. Subspecies S. c. saturata is found in...

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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chestnut-throated Spinetail classified as Endangered?
Chestnut-throated Spinetail is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Chestnut-throated Spinetail faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Colombia and Venezuela. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and land conversion pressures.
Where does Chestnut-throated Spinetail live?
Chestnut-throated Spinetail occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chestnut-throated Spinetail?
The main threats to Chestnut-throated Spinetail are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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