Red-faced Spinetail
A species of Cranioleuca spinetails Scientific name : Cranioleuca erythrops Genus : Cranioleuca spinetails
Red-faced Spinetail, A species of Cranioleuca spinetails
Botanical name: Cranioleuca erythrops
Genus: Cranioleuca spinetails
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Description
The red-faced spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The red-faced spinetail measures 15 cm (5.9 in) long. The bird is named for its distinctive rufous cheeks and crown. The wings are also rufous. The back and nape are dark olive-brown, while the rest of the underparts are light olive-brown. This species often associates with mixed-species flocks. The red-faced spinetail places bits of grass and other material loosely streaming both above and below the nest chamber to break the shape of the nest and to cause it to resemble random debris without any underlying structure. This is considered as a case of protection of its nest from predators by camouflage or "masquerade". 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Red-faced Spinetail primarily feeds on a variety of insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, cockroaches, and moth larvae, along with spiders and arthropods. Utilizing foraging techniques, red-faced Spinetail hunts along tree trunks and branches, often benefiting from the protein-rich corpuscles offered by Cecropia trees, a unique dietary adaptation.
Habitat
The red-faced Spinetail is primarily found in humid lower montane forests and tall second growth. It has a preference for moist ecological settings, typically ranging from 700 to 1600 meters in elevation in the Andes, and residing between 1200 to 2300 meters in Central America. The species also occupies lowland tropical and deciduous forests, notably in the Pacific slope region of western Ecuador where it can be found as low as 150 meters, as well as reaching elevations up to 2100 meters in Colombia.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cranioleuca spinetails Species
Red-faced Spinetail 
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