White-browed Tit-Spinetail
NameWhite-browed Tit-Spinetail
Common NameWhite-browed Tit-Spinetail
Scientific NameLeptasthenura xenothorax
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous (reddish-brown) crown, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) contrasting with a dark loral stripe, and streaked brownish upperparts. The underparts are whitish with dark streaking on the breast and flanks, and it has a long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include high-pitched, rapid trills and sharp, repeated 'chip' notes, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of south-central Peru, primarily found in fragmented Polylepis forests at elevations between 3,700 and 4,500 meters.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, prominent white supercilium, streaked breast and flanks, long, graduated tail, small size
Description
This small, active tit-spinetail is characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and prominent white supercilium. It forages acrobatically in high-altitude Polylepis forests, often in pairs or small groups, gleaning insects from bark and foliage.
