Andean Tit-Spinetail

Leptasthenura andicola

The Andean Tit-Spinetail is a small bird found in the Andes mountains of South America. It has a distinctive long tail and a slightly curved bill. This species is typically found in high-altitude cloud forests and montane scrub, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates. The Andean Tit-Spinetail is known for its rapid, jerky movements as it flits through the underbrush. It is often found in mixed-species flocks, and its high-pitched calls can be heard echoing through the mountainous terrain.

Habitat: High-altitude cloud forests and montane scrub