
Rusty-crowned Tit-spinetail
A species of Typical Tit-spinetails Scientific name : Leptasthenura pileata Genus : Typical Tit-spinetails
Rusty-crowned Tit-spinetail, A species of Typical Tit-spinetails
Botanical name: Leptasthenura pileata
Genus: Typical Tit-spinetails
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Description

The rusty-crowned tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura pileata) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
Rusty-crowned Tit-spinetail typically inhabits arid montane scrublands and relict woodlands. The species favors environments rich in shrubbery and is often found in areas with dense thickets, including those dominated by alder trees. Additionally, populations of rusty-crowned Tit-spinetail are associated with Polylepis woodlands, which are characterized by the presence of the Rosaceae family's Polylepis trees, known for their paper-like bark and high-altitude resilience.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Typical Tit-spinetails Species
Rusty-crowned Tit-spinetail