Pale-breasted Spinetail

Synallaxis albescens

The Pale-breasted Spinetail (Synallaxis albescens) is a small, slender bird found in South America. It has a distinctive pale grayish-brown plumage with a pale breast and belly. This species is known for its active and acrobatic foraging behavior, often seen hopping and climbing through dense vegetation in search of insects and small invertebrates. The Pale-breasted Spinetail prefers humid and dense forest understory, where it builds its dome-shaped nest from plant fibers and spider webs. This species is typically found in lowland and foothill forests, but it may also occur in disturbed habitats and second-growth forests.

Habitat: Humid forest understory