Crested Spinetail
NameCrested Spinetail
Common NameCrested Spinetail
Scientific NameCranioleuca subcristata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dull olive-brown back and head, with a rufous crown that can appear slightly crested. Its underparts are paler, often a grayish-buff. A pale supercilium is present, and its most striking feature is a bright rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of accelerating, descending notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee-trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Crested Spinetail is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesRufous tail, Subtle rufous crest, Pale supercilium, Active foraging behavior, Dull olive-brown plumage
Description
The Crested Spinetail is a small, drab ovenbird characterized by its overall olive-brown plumage and distinctive rufous tail. It is an active forager, typically found moving through the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
