Line-cheeked Spinetail
NameLine-cheeked Spinetail
Common NameLine-cheeked Spinetail
Scientific NameCranioleuca antisiensis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive rufous crown and tail. Its upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with grayish-buff underparts. A prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is present above a darker line that runs through the eye, giving it its common name.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a rapid, accelerating series of high-pitched, trilling or chattering notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to northwestern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Rufous tail, Pale supercilium, Dark line through eye, Small size, Olive-brown upperparts
Description
The Line-cheeked Spinetail is a small, active passerine characterized by its rufous crown and tail. It forages primarily for insects in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often moving quickly through dense vegetation.
