The Grey-bellied Spinetail is a small, pale ovenbird with a grayish belly, found in dry forest and scrubland. It is quite similar to the Pale-breasted Spinetail.
Where to spot
Dry scrub, chaco, and open woodlands in southeastern Bolivia, western Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic calls. Distinguishing it from similar species like Pale-breasted Spinetail requires careful attention to subtle plumage and vocal differences. Look in dense, low vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during early mornings and late afternoons. Vocalizations are important for identification.
Where to spot
Dry scrub, chaco, and open woodlands in southeastern Bolivia, western Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic calls. Distinguishing it from similar species like Pale-breasted Spinetail requires careful attention to subtle plumage and vocal differences. Look in dense, low vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during early mornings and late afternoons. Vocalizations are important for identification.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its taxonomic status is debated, often considered a subspecies of the Pale-breasted Spinetail due to their close resemblance and overlapping range in some areas.
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