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Marcapata Spinetail

Marcapata Spinetail

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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.
File:Cranioleuca marcapatae - Marcapata Spinetail (nominate ssp.).jpg
File:Cranioleuca marcapatae - Marcapata Spinetail (ssp. weskei).jpg
File:Marcapata Spinetail (Cranioleuca marcapatae).jpg
File:Cranioleuca marcapatae - Marcapata Spinetail (nominate ssp.).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cranioleuca marcapatae - Marcapata Spinetail (ssp. weskei).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Marcapata Spinetail (Cranioleuca marcapatae).jpg
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.
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