White-browed Spinetail
NameWhite-browed Spinetail
Common NameWhite-browed Spinetail
Scientific NameHellmayrea gularis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, contrasting with a striking white supercilium extending from above the eye to the rear. The throat is pure white, while the rest of the underparts are a duller brownish. The tail is rufous, graduated, and features pointed rectrices, characteristic of spinetails.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes, sometimes described as a trill or a 'tseet-tseet-tseet' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Andes mountain range, found in humid montane forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium (eyebrow), White throat, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Small size, Spiny, graduated tail
Description
The White-browed Spinetail is a small, rufous-brown bird characterized by a prominent white supercilium and throat. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests, often moving actively through vegetation.
