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Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail

Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail

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The Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail is a small, distinctive ovenbird known for its striking bay-colored cap. It inhabits open grasslands and marshy areas, often staying low in the vegetation.
Where to spot
Wet grasslands, marshes, and damp shrublands in southeastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive vocalizations, which can help pinpoint its location. Look for it creeping through tall grasses and reeds, occasionally popping up into view.
When to spot
Year-round, but more vocal and active during the breeding season (austral spring and summer). Best observed in the morning.
File:Spartonoica maluroides - Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail; Tavares, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.jpg
File:Spartonoica maluroides - Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail; Tavares, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (cropped).jpg
File:Spartonoica maluroides 1847.jpg
File:Spartonoica maluroides - Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail; Tavares, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spartonoica maluroides - Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail; Tavares, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spartonoica maluroides 1847.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its small size, it has a surprisingly loud and complex song, often delivered from a hidden perch.
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