Gray-headed Spinetail
NameGray-headed Spinetail
Common NameGray-headed Spinetail
Scientific NameCranioleuca semicinerea
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are distinctly gray, contrasting with a whitish throat and pale underparts. The back, wings, and long, graduated tail are a rich rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched, trilling notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Brazil, primarily found in the Atlantic Forest biome from Bahia south to Rio de Janeiro.
Identifying Featuresgray head, rufous-brown back and wings, long graduated rufous tail, small size, active foraging
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its contrasting gray head and rufous-brown body. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid forests.
