Brown-capped Tit-Spinetail
NameBrown-capped Tit-Spinetail
Common NameBrown-capped Tit-Spinetail
Scientific NameLeptasthenura fuliginiceps
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey with a distinctive rufous-brown cap. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-line. Underparts are paler, often buffy-white. The wings are dark with rufous edgings, and the long, graduated tail is rufous-brown and appears spiny.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, trilling or chattering calls, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountain range, found in high-altitude regions of Bolivia and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesBrown cap, Long, spiny rufous tail, Slender build, Active foraging in shrubs and trees, High-altitude habitat
Description
A small, slender passerine characterized by its long, spiny tail and active foraging behavior. It typically inhabits high-altitude scrub and montane woodlands, often seen flitting through branches in search of insects.
