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Synallaxis frontalis

Sooty-fronted Spinetail


Synallaxis frontalis

Pelzeln, 1859
Pijuí Frente Gris
Petrim
Family: Furnariidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


Description: Gray forehead; rufous crown, wings, and tail; gray underparts, brown back, and black throat patch.

Geographic Distribution: Northern Argentina to Buenos Aires and La Pampa.

Habitat: Forests and jungle edges.

Behavior: Trusting and secretive.

Diet: Arachnids and insects.

Nesting: Elaborate closed nests made of twigs, often thorny.


Author of this description: Jorge La Grotteria

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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
266736328/07/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche chico - -25.759x-65.141 - 27/7/2016 15:59, Rosario de la Frontera1Facundo Gandoy
266736828/07/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche quebracho blanco - -25.762x-65.14 - 27/7/2016 13:32, Rosario de la Frontera1Facundo Gandoy
266736426/07/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche derecho - -25.761x-65.037 - 25/7/2016 17:13, Rosario de la Frontera3Facundo Gandoy
266736726/07/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche izquuerdo -25.763x-65.037 - 25/7/2016 16:00, Rosario de la Frontera2Facundo Gandoy
266736025/07/2016ArgentinaSaltaEntrada Mollar Hasta Parches Gemelos-25.803x-65.077 - 30/7/2016 3:10, Rosario de la Frontera2Facundo Gandoy
266736930/03/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche quebracho blanco - -25.762x-65.14 - 29/3/2016 7:36, Rosario de la Frontera2Facundo Gandoy
266735829/03/2016ArgentinaSalta-parche Pequeño 25.759x-65.141 - 31/3/2016 13:18, Rosario de la Frontera1Facundo Gandoy
266736229/03/2016ArgentinaSaltaParche Quebracho Blanco -25.762x-65.14 - 31/3/2016 13:17, Rosario de la Frontera1Facundo Gandoy
266736528/03/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche gemelo norte -25.761x-65.037 - 27/3/2016 11:20, Rosario de la Frontera1Facundo Gandoy
266736628/03/2016ArgentinaSaltaparche gemelo sur - -25.763x-65.037 - 27/3/2016 9:41, Rosario de la Frontera1Facundo Gandoy
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Related bibliography


Artículo De la Peña, M. R. 1999. Aves Argentinas, Lista y Distribución. 244 págs. LOLA. Buenos Aires.

Artículo Narosky, T. y D. Yzurieta. 2010. Aves de Argentina y Uruguay – Birds of Argentina & Uruguay: Guía de Identificación Edición Total – A Field Guide Total Edition. 16a ed. 427 págs. Vázquez Mazzini Editores. Buenos Aires. Argentina.

Artículo Narosky, T. Y M. Ruda Vega. 2009. Aves Argentinas, un vuelo por el mundo silvestre. 1a edición. Albatros. Buenos Aires.



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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Sooty-fronted Spinetail (Synallaxis frontalis) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 30/10/2026.