The Marcapata Spinetail is a small, rufous-brown Furnariid with a relatively restricted range. It prefers high-altitude cloud forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Marcapata Valley in southeastern Peru, typically at very high elevations.
How to spot
Requires visiting its specific high-altitude cloud forest habitat. Look for it foraging actively in dense foliage and listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, particularly in the morning. It is a resident species, observable year-round within its limited habitat.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Marcapata Valley in southeastern Peru, typically at very high elevations.
How to spot
Requires visiting its specific high-altitude cloud forest habitat. Look for it foraging actively in dense foliage and listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, particularly in the morning. It is a resident species, observable year-round within its limited habitat.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This spinetail is endemic to a specific region in Peru, making it a highly sought-after species for birdwatchers focusing on regional endemics.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.