Red-shouldered Spinetail
Red-shouldered Spinetail
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The Red-shouldered Spinetail is a distinctive ovenbird with a small red patch on its shoulder, often difficult to see. It is restricted to the atlantic forest biome.
Where to spot
Humid Atlantic Forest, primary and mature secondary forests, in northeastern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its high-pitched, accelerating trill. Look for its overall rufous coloration and try to glimpse the subtle red shoulder patch. It often stays in dense undergrowth.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed in the early morning when calling. Can be shy.
Where to spot
Humid Atlantic Forest, primary and mature secondary forests, in northeastern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its high-pitched, accelerating trill. Look for its overall rufous coloration and try to glimpse the subtle red shoulder patch. It often stays in dense undergrowth.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed in the early morning when calling. Can be shy.
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This species is considered vulnerable due to ongoing habitat loss within its restricted Atlantic Forest range.
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