
Light-crowned Spinetail
A species of Cranioleuca spinetails Scientific name : Cranioleuca albiceps Genus : Cranioleuca spinetails
Light-crowned Spinetail, A species of Cranioleuca spinetails
Botanical name: Cranioleuca albiceps
Genus: Cranioleuca spinetails
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Description

The light-crowned spinetail (Cranioleuca albiceps) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia and eastern Peru, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Light-crowned Spinetail primarily consume arthropods, foraging in mid-storey and canopy edges, typically 2.5m above ground. In pairs or mixed flocks, light-crowned Spinetail exhibit acrobatic gleaning from leaves and bark, favoring small branches for navigation.
Habitat
Light-crowned Spinetail typically inhabits montane evergreen forests that are characterized by the presence of Chusquea bamboo. These habitats are lush and provide dense vegetation, offering the bird ample opportunities for foraging and nesting in a well-sheltered environment.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cranioleuca spinetails Species
Light-crowned Spinetail