The Marañon Spinetail is a distinctive ovenbird endemic to the arid Marañon Valley in northern Peru. Its plumage is adapted to blend into the dry, thorny scrub.
Where to spot
Dry scrub, thorny deciduous forest, and riparian thickets in the Marañon Valley of northern Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic calls, which are often the first sign of its presence. Scan dense, thorny thickets where it typically forages low to the ground.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Vocalizations are key for detection.
Where to spot
Dry scrub, thorny deciduous forest, and riparian thickets in the Marañon Valley of northern Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic calls, which are often the first sign of its presence. Scan dense, thorny thickets where it typically forages low to the ground.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Vocalizations are key for detection.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is a specialist of the unique dry inter-Andean valleys, showing high endemism to this specific ecoregion.
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