Andean Tit-spinetail

Andean Tit-spinetail

Leptasthenura andicola

Least Concern
Envergure
14,4 cm
Poids
15,0 g
Famille
Furnariidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Andean Tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura andicola) is a bird species in the family Furnariidae (ovenbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 15 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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
Envergure 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Poids 15,0 g 0.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SP,CV,BU. Incubation: 16 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)
Genus Leptasthenura
Espèces Leptasthenura andicola

Distribution

Andean Tit-spinetail has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux 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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