Hellmayr's Spinetail is a small, brownish Furnariid with subtle plumage variations. It is an inhabitant of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of the Venezuelan Coastal Range and the Andes of northern Venezuela, typically at mid-elevations.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests. Listen for its distinctive calls, which are often the easiest way to detect this inconspicuous bird.
When to spot
Active during the early morning and late afternoon. It is a resident species, observable year-round within its limited range.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of the Venezuelan Coastal Range and the Andes of northern Venezuela, typically at mid-elevations.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests. Listen for its distinctive calls, which are often the easiest way to detect this inconspicuous bird.
When to spot
Active during the early morning and late afternoon. It is a resident species, observable year-round within its limited range.
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Named after Carl Eduard Hellmayr, an Austrian ornithologist, this species represents part of the rich Furnariid diversity in the Andean cloud forests.
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