Light-crowned Spinetail
NameLight-crowned Spinetail
Common NameLight-crowned Spinetail
Scientific NameCranioleuca albiceps
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking white crown, contrasting with a dark greyish-brown face and nape. The back, wings, and tail are rufous-brown, while the underparts are a duller olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, chattering or trilling notes, often delivered quickly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountains, found in southeastern Peru and western Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesWhite crown, Dark face, Rufous-brown back and tail, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Light-crowned Spinetail is a small, active passerine found in montane forests. It is characterized by its distinctive white crown and rufous-brown body, foraging primarily for insects in the understory and mid-story.
