The Bahia spinetail is a Near Threatened species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Region
Eastern Brazil (Atlantic Forest of Bahia)
Typical Environment
Occurs in fragmented Atlantic Forest and forest–scrub ecotones of Bahia, using dense understory, vine tangles, bamboo clumps, and secondary growth. It is most often found along forest edges, steep slopes, and in regenerating thickets where cover is continuous. The species tolerates some disturbance but depends on structurally complex understory. It is generally local and patchy, tracking suitable microhabitats within a highly fragmented landscape.
Altitude Range
200–1000 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Bahia spinetail is a skulking understory ovenbird restricted to the Atlantic Forest of Bahia, Brazil. It favors dense vine tangles and second-growth thickets where its long, spiny tail helps it maneuver. Like other spinetails, it builds a bulky ball-shaped stick nest with a side entrance. Habitat loss and fragmentation are the main threats to this Near Threatened species.
Temperament
skulking and territorial
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats, usually low through dense cover
Social Behavior
Usually found singly or in pairs that maintain year-round territories. Nests are bulky, ball-shaped structures of sticks with a side entrance, placed low to mid-level in dense vegetation. Pairs communicate frequently with duets and remain close while foraging.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A fast, dry series of trills and chatters that accelerates slightly, often delivered as a duet. Calls include sharp chips and rattles given from inside dense cover.
