Scaled Spinetail (Cranioleuca muelleri)
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Scaled Spinetail

Cranioleuca muelleri (Hellmayr, 1911)

14–15 cmLength14 gWeight

The scaled spinetail (Cranioleuca muelleri) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The scaled spinetail (Cranioleuca muelleri) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to the lower Amazon River in Brazil, where it inhabits várzea forests and tropical or subtropical swamplands.

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Questions

How big is the Scaled Spinetail?

The Scaled Spinetail is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Scaled Spinetail live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Amazon.

Is the Scaled Spinetail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scaled Spinetail as Least Concern.

What does the Scaled Spinetail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Scaled Spinetail in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
73 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Amazon

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Cranioleuca

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Scaled Spinetail

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