Rusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail
NameRusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail
Common NameRusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail
Scientific NameLeptasthenura pileata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rusty-rufous crown, contrasting with a dark, streaked back and pale, often buffy-whitish underparts. The tail is long, dark, and pointed, and the wings are dark with some paler edging.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and often delivered as a rapid, chattering trill or a series of squeaky, insect-like notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of central Peru, primarily found in the departments of Junín, Huancavelica, and Ayacucho.
Identifying FeaturesRusty-rufous crown, Long, pointed tail, Small size, Streaked back, High-altitude Andean habitat
Description
This small, slender furnariid is characterized by its distinctive rusty crown and a long, pointed tail. It actively forages for insects in the undergrowth and canopy of high-altitude montane scrub and forest edges.
