Marcapata Spinetail
NameMarcapata Spinetail
Common NameMarcapata Spinetail
Scientific NameCranioleuca marcapatae
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous crown and nape, with a dull grayish-olive back and rump. The wings and tail are rufous, with the tail being relatively long and pointed. The face is grayish-brown, and the underparts are pale grayish, becoming whitish on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin notes that often accelerate into a trill, typically described as 'tseet-tseet-tseet-trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted range in the Andes of southeastern Peru, primarily found in the Marcapata Valley and adjacent areas within the departments of Cusco and Puno.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and tail, Small size, Grayish underparts contrasting with rufous upperparts, Restricted range in southeastern Peruvian montane forests, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
The Marcapata Spinetail is a small, active passerine endemic to the humid montane forests of southeastern Peru. It is characterized by its rufous crown and tail, contrasting with dull grayish-olive upperparts and pale grayish underparts. This species typically forages for insects in the dense undergrowth and mid-story vegetation.
