
Araucaria Tit-spinetail
A species of Typical Tit-spinetails Scientific name : Leptasthenura setaria Genus : Typical Tit-spinetails
Araucaria Tit-spinetail, A species of Typical Tit-spinetails
Botanical name: Leptasthenura setaria
Genus: Typical Tit-spinetails
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Description

The Araucaria tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura setaria) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and plantations. It is tightly associated with Araucaria angustifolia ("parana pine") forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Araucaria Tit-spinetail primarily consumes arthropods, obtained through solitary or paired foraging from forest mid-storey to canopy. Exhibits distinctive upside-down feeding on Araucaria foliage.
Habitat
The habitat of araucaria Tit-spinetail is closely associated with Araucaria angustifolia trees, found in various landscapes including forests, woodlands, and even scattered groves. These birds are also known to occupy gardens and plantations, thriving in regions where these coniferous trees are present.
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
Typical Tit-spinetails Species
Araucaria Tit-spinetail