
White-browed Tit-spinetail
A species of Typical Tit-spinetails Scientific name : Leptasthenura xenothorax Genus : Typical Tit-spinetails
White-browed Tit-spinetail, A species of Typical Tit-spinetails
Botanical name: Leptasthenura xenothorax
Genus: Typical Tit-spinetails
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Description

The white-browed tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura xenothorax) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The white-browed Tit-spinetail is typically found in high-Andean Polylepis woodlands, particularly favoring primary forests with a dense cover of large Polylepis trees. This species shows a strong preference for habitats with a high concentration of tall trees and is noted for the specialization in occupying forest patches. Although it has a predilection for larger forests, the white-browed Tit-spinetail is also capable of foraging in smaller woodland fragments.
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
White-browed Tit-spinetail