Red-and-white Spinetail
A species of Yellow-chinned and Red-and-white Spinetails Scientific name : Certhiaxis mustelinus Genus : Yellow-chinned and Red-and-white Spinetails
Red-and-white Spinetail, A species of Yellow-chinned and Red-and-white Spinetails
Botanical name: Certhiaxis mustelinus
Genus: Yellow-chinned and Red-and-white Spinetails
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Description
The red-and-white spinetail (Certhiaxis mustelinus) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae, the ovenbirds. It is found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil and Peru; also the southern Amazon River border of Colombia and the headwaters of the Madeira River in Bolivia. Its natural habitats are rivers and swamps. The red-and-white spinetail is found along river corridors in the Amazon Basin. The major rivers are Peru's Ucayali River, and the Amazon Basin's Madeira River, Juruá River, Purús River, and the Amazon River. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Red-and-white Spinetail predominantly feeds on arthropods, gleaning from branches and foliage near ground level. It forages alone or in pairs, sticking to areas within one meter of the earth.
Habitat
The red-and-white Spinetail typically inhabits freshwater marshes, favoring marshy areas on old river islands. These environments often include a blend of bushes, grasses, and emergent vegetation, supporting the bird's requirements for shelter and foraging. The species thrives in areas characterized by wetland ecosystems at low altitudes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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