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Brown-capped Tit-Spinetail

Brown-capped Tit-Spinetail

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The Brown-capped Tit-Spinetail is a small, active ovenbird, named for its brownish cap and tit-like foraging behavior. It is a resident of high-altitude montane shrublands and forests.
Where to spot
High-altitude montane shrublands, polylepis woodlands, and forest edges in the Andes of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. Found at elevations often above tree line.
How to spot
Listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive calls. Observe it actively gleaning insects from low shrubs and branches, often flicking its tail. Look for it in small family groups.
When to spot
Year-round resident, most active during the warmer parts of the day when insect activity is higher. Breeding season influences vocalizations.
File:Brown-capped Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura fuliginiceps) (8077613879).jpg
File:Leptasthenura fuliginiceps 1847.jpg
File:Brown-capped Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura fuliginiceps) (8077613879).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Leptasthenura fuliginiceps 1847.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its small size, it is remarkably hardy, thriving in the often harsh and cold conditions of its high-Andean habitat.
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