Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail

Leptasthenura aegithaloides

The Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail is a small passerine bird found in the Andes of South America. It is characterized by its plain plumage, with a gray-brown back and a buffy belly. This species is often found in high-altitude montane forests and shrubby areas, where it forages for insects and spiders. The Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail is known for its active and acrobatic behavior, often seen hopping and flitting through the underbrush. While not currently considered threatened, this species may face habitat loss and degradation in the future.

Habitat: High-altitude montane forests and shrubby areas