Tawny Tit-Spinetail

Cranioleuca semicinerea

The Tawny Tit-Spinetail (Cranioleuca semicinerea) is a small, slender bird found in the Andean region of South America. It is characterized by its tawny-brown upperparts, pale underparts, and a distinct buffy eyebrow stripe. This species is often found in montane forests, cloud forests, and shrubby areas, where it forages for insects and spiders by hopping and flitting through the vegetation. The Tawny Tit-Spinetail is known for its distinctive high-pitched vocalizations, often heard as it moves through the dense foliage. While its population size is not well-documented, it is generally considered to be of Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Habitat: Montane forests, cloud forests, shrubby areas