The Stripe-crowned Spinetail is a small Furnariid distinguished by subtle streaking on its crown. It is a bird of humid montane and foothill forests.
Where to spot
Distributed in humid montane and foothill forests of the Andes, from northern Venezuela and Colombia south to Peru.
How to spot
Scan the understory and mid-story for small, active birds. Look closely at the crown for faint streaking and listen for its high-pitched vocalizations.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often in mixed-species flocks. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Where to spot
Distributed in humid montane and foothill forests of the Andes, from northern Venezuela and Colombia south to Peru.
How to spot
Scan the understory and mid-story for small, active birds. Look closely at the crown for faint streaking and listen for its high-pitched vocalizations.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often in mixed-species flocks. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Its crown pattern, while subtle, is a consistent feature that helps differentiate it from other similar-looking spinetails in its range.
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