Bay-capped Wren-spinetail vs Northern Plain Xenops
Spartonoica maluroides compared with Xenops mexicanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay-capped Wren-spinetail | Northern Plain Xenops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spartonoica maluroides | Xenops mexicanus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Furnariidae | Furnariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 11.0 g (0.39 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay-capped Wren-spinetail
Not Evaluated
Northern Plain Xenops
About These Birds
Bay-capped Wren-spinetail
The Bay-capped Wren-spinetail is a small, brown ovenbird found in the marshes and wet grasslands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. It has a distinctive rufous cap and inhabits tall reedbeds and grassy wetland margins. It forages low in dense marsh vegetation for insects and other small invertebrates.