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Rusty-backed Spinetail

Rusty-backed Spinetail

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The Rusty-backed Spinetail is a small, active Furnariid characterized by its rufous-tinged back and tail. It prefers humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Distributed in humid lowland and foothill forests across various parts of the Amazon basin, including southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Scan the understory and mid-story of primary and mature secondary forests. Look for its distinctive rusty coloration on the back and tail.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often joining mixed-species flocks. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
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File:Cranioleuca vulpina - Rusty-backed Spinetail.jpg
File:ARREDIO-DO-RIO (Cranioleuca vulpina) (12298441466).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cranioleuca vulpina - Rusty-backed Spinetail.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often forages in the tangled vines and lower branches of the forest, showcasing the agility common to many spinetails.
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