
Marcapata Spinetail
A species of Cranioleuca spinetails Scientific name : Cranioleuca marcapatae Genus : Cranioleuca spinetails
Marcapata Spinetail, A species of Cranioleuca spinetails
Botanical name: Cranioleuca marcapatae
Genus: Cranioleuca spinetails
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Description

The Marcapata spinetail (Cranioleuca marcapatae) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The marcapata Spinetail typically inhabits the understory layer of humid montane evergreen forests, frequently associating with dense thickets of Chusquea bamboo, which provide essential cover and foraging opportunities. This species thrives in environments with lush vegetation, often indicative of the broader biodiversity-rich areas within the general montane ecozones.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cranioleuca spinetails Species
Marcapata Spinetail