Striolated Tit-Spinetail
NameStriolated Tit-Spinetail
Common NameStriolated Tit-Spinetail
Scientific NameLeptasthenura striolata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown with heavy dark streaking, particularly on the back and crown. It features a prominent rufous-brown crest and a pale supercilium. Underparts are whitish to buffy, heavily streaked with dark brown on the breast and flanks. The tail is long, graduated, pointed, and rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, rapid trills or series of 'tsee' notes, often described as a rapid, descending trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, found in the Atlantic Forest biome, primarily in the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Identifying FeaturesProminent rufous-brown crest, Heavily streaked brown plumage, Long pointed tail, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
A small, slender ovenbird, this species is characterized by its heavily streaked brown plumage, a distinctive rufous-brown crest, and a long, pointed tail. It is an active forager, often seen gleaning insects from foliage and bark in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests.
