Cranioleuca pyrrhophia
The Stripe-crowned Spinetail (Cranioleuca pyrrhophia) is a small, active passerine belonging to the Furnariidae family, renowned for its elaborate nest-building. Measuring approximately 14-15 cm (5.5-6 inches) in length and weighing around 10-15 grams, this bird is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and paler grayish-brown underparts. Its most distinctive field marks are the reddish-brown crown adorned with fine blackish streaking, from which its name is derived, and a prominent...
This species primarily inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, moist lowland forests, and secondary growth. It is frequently found along forest edges, in shrubby clearings, and riparian woodlands, typically at elevations ranging from 200 to 2500 meters.
The diet of the Stripe-crowned Spinetail consists primarily of insects and other small arthropods. It forages by actively gleaning prey from foliage, branches, and bark.
The Stripe-crowned Spinetail is a diurnal and highly active bird, spending its days diligently foraging in the understory and mid-story of its arboreal habitats. It employs an acrobatic gleaning strategy, meticulously searching leaves, twigs, and bark for prey, often hanging upside down to access...
The Stripe-crowned Spinetail is a resident species found across a broad swathe of south-central South America. Its breeding and year-round range extends from southeastern Brazil, specifically the state of Rio Grande do Sul, south through Uruguay and Paraguay. It is also widely distributed across ...
Least Concern
- The Stripe-crowned Spinetail is part of the Furnariidae family, famous for their incredibly diverse and often elaborate nests, which can include domed structures, long tunnels, or intricate woven baskets. - Despite its relatively drab plumage, its active movements and distinctive rufous tail of...