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Ochre-cheeked Spinetail (Synallaxis scutata)

Ochre-cheeked Spinetail

Synallaxis scutata

About the Ochre-cheeked Spinetail

The ochre-cheeked spinetail (Synallaxis scutata) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Ochre-cheeked Spinetail?

The scientific name of the Ochre-cheeked Spinetail is Synallaxis scutata.

How many Ochre-cheeked Spinetail sightings have been recorded?

116 observations of the Ochre-cheeked Spinetail have been recorded on iNaturalist.

116 observations on iNaturalist

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