Blackish-headed Spinetail
Blackish-headed Spinetail
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The Blackish-headed Spinetail is a small, dark ovenbird with a relatively plain blackish head. It is endemic to the coastal arid scrub of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Where to spot
Coastal arid scrub, dry thorny woodlands, and riparian thickets in southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
How to spot
Look for its dark head contrasting with a paler body. Listen for its rapid, chattering calls. It stays low in dense, thorny vegetation, making it somewhat challenging to spot.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day, early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Coastal arid scrub, dry thorny woodlands, and riparian thickets in southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
How to spot
Look for its dark head contrasting with a paler body. Listen for its rapid, chattering calls. It stays low in dense, thorny vegetation, making it somewhat challenging to spot.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day, early morning and late afternoon.
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This species is known for its adaptation to extremely dry environments, often found in thickets along dry riverbeds.
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