Marcapata Spinetail

Marcapata Spinetail

Cranioleuca marcapatae

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Furnariidae

About

The Marcapata spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

Fun Fact

BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World split the Vilcabamba spinetail as a separate species in 2016 and the International Ornithological Committee followed suit in 2023.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on arthropods but details are not known.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance