Vilcabamba Spinetail
Vilcabamba Spinetail (<em>Cranioleuca weskei</em>) is a species of Ovenbirds (<em>Furnariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Vilcabamba Spinetail (Cranioleuca weskei) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cranioleuca; binomial: Cranioleuca weskei; authority: Remsen, 1984.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Vilcabamba Spinetail Cranioleuca weskei is split from Marcapata Spinetail Cranioleuca marcapatae based on differences in plumage and, perhaps, vocalizations (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife; SACC 1010).
