The Red-and-white Spinetail is a striking ovenbird with a contrasting plumage of rufous-red and white. It is typically found in swampy or seasonally flooded areas.
Where to spot
Swamps, marsh edges, seasonally flooded forests, and dense riparian vegetation in western Amazonia, primarily Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive color pattern. It can be elusive, often staying deep within dense vegetation near water. Listen for its sharp, buzzing calls.
When to spot
Year-round, with vocalizations peaking during the breeding season. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
Where to spot
Swamps, marsh edges, seasonally flooded forests, and dense riparian vegetation in western Amazonia, primarily Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive color pattern. It can be elusive, often staying deep within dense vegetation near water. Listen for its sharp, buzzing calls.
When to spot
Year-round, with vocalizations peaking during the breeding season. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This spinetail is known for its unique 'pendulum' nest, a long, hanging structure woven from plant fibers, often suspended over water.
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