Andean Tit-spinetail
Leptasthenura andicola
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.4 cm
Weight
15.0 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Andean Tit-spinetail is a small furnariid with a 14.4 cm wingspan, weighing 15 grams. It inhabits high-elevation Polylepis woodlands and scrubby puna vegetation along the Andes. It moves actively through dense vegetation, searching for insects and small invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 15.0 g | 0.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP,CV,BU. Incubation: 16 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Leptasthenura |
| Species | Leptasthenura andicola |
Distribution
Andean Tit-spinetail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Andean Tit-spinetail endangered?
The Andean Tit-spinetail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Tit-spinetail nest?
Nest type: SP,CV,BU. Incubation: 16 days.
How big is the Andean Tit-spinetail?
The Andean Tit-spinetail has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 15.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Tit-spinetail belong to?
The Andean Tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura andicola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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