Ash-browed Spinetail
Cranioleuca curtata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.8 cm
Weight
17.5 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Ash-browed Spinetail is a small furnariid found in humid montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Weighing about 17.5g with a wingspan near 12.8cm, it is identified by its pale ash-colored eyebrow stripe. It forages actively through dense vegetation, gleaning insects from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 17.5 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Cranioleuca |
| Species | Cranioleuca curtata |
Distribution
Ash-browed Spinetail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ash-browed Spinetail endangered?
The Ash-browed Spinetail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ash-browed Spinetail?
The Ash-browed Spinetail has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 17.5 g.
What order and family does the Ash-browed Spinetail belong to?
The Ash-browed Spinetail (Cranioleuca curtata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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