
near to extinct
synallaxis kollariESA Categories -birds
hoary-throated spinetail
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
hoary-throated spinetail
Regions
BrazilGuyana
Population
4,000
Habitat
Tropical forests of the Amazon Basin along the rio Cotingo, rio Surumu, rio Tacutu, rio Uraricoera and the upper rio Branco
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
20 to 25 grams and 10-12 years
Regions
Brazil, Guyana
The Hoary-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis kollari) dwells in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. While precise population figures are elusive, this species faces extinction. The primary threats to their survival stem from human activities, especially deforestation.
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