About the Light-crowned Spinetail
The Light-crowned Spinetail (Cranioleuca albiceps) is a species of bird in the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 321 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code licspi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Cranioleuca albiceps |
| Species Codes | licspi1, LCSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Light-crowned Spinetail belong to?
The Light-crowned Spinetail (Cranioleuca albiceps) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Light-crowned Spinetail?
The Light-crowned Spinetail is a member of the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Light-crowned Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Light-crowned Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code licspi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers 321 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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