The Rusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail is a distinctive ovenbird marked by its prominent rufous crown and pale supercilium. It is a resident of dry montane scrub and woodlands.
Where to spot
Dry montane scrub, intermontane valleys, and open woodlands in the Andes, primarily in Peru. Often found in thorny vegetation.
How to spot
Its rufous crown is a key identifying feature. Listen for its high-pitched, often buzzy calls. Look for it actively moving through thorny bushes, gleaning insects.
When to spot
Year-round, with increased vocal activity during the breeding season, which often coincides with local rainy periods.
Where to spot
Dry montane scrub, intermontane valleys, and open woodlands in the Andes, primarily in Peru. Often found in thorny vegetation.
How to spot
Its rufous crown is a key identifying feature. Listen for its high-pitched, often buzzy calls. Look for it actively moving through thorny bushes, gleaning insects.
When to spot
Year-round, with increased vocal activity during the breeding season, which often coincides with local rainy periods.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is remarkably well-adapted to arid and semi-arid montane environments, where it finds food and shelter among thorny bushes and cacti.
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