Chestnut-backed Spinetail
Chestnut-backed Spinetail
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The Chestnut-backed Spinetail is a striking ovenbird with a rich chestnut back and contrasting pale underparts. It inhabits dense undergrowth of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth in the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut back. Listen for its rapid, chattering calls. It stays hidden in dense thickets, so patience and quiet observation are essential.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Vocalizations are important for detection.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth in the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut back. Listen for its rapid, chattering calls. It stays hidden in dense thickets, so patience and quiet observation are essential.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Vocalizations are important for detection.
This species is highly localized and often found only in specific high-altitude areas within its limited Andean range.
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