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Rusty-headed Spinetail

Rusty-headed Spinetail

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The Rusty-backed Spinetail (Synallaxis fuscorufa) is a distinctive ovenbird with a rufous back and crown. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth in the Andes of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for its prominent rufous back and crown. Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating, trilling calls. It tends to stay in dense thickets, requiring patience for observation.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning. Vocalizations are key for detection.
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File:Synallaxis fuscorufa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Synallaxis fuscorufa2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Synallaxis fuscorufa2 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found at higher elevations in the Andes, specializing in cloud forest and elfin forest habitats.
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