Itatiaia Spinetail
A species of Oreophylax Scientific name : Asthenes moreirae Genus : Oreophylax
Itatiaia Spinetail, A species of Oreophylax
Botanical name: Asthenes moreirae
Genus: Oreophylax
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The Itatiaia spinetail (Asthenes moreirae), also known as the Itatiaia thistletail, is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It was previously placed as the only member of the genus Oreophylax, however recent classification has placed it in the genus Asthenes. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil. Its common name refers to the Itatiaia region. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Oreophylax Species
Itatiaia Spinetail 
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