Itatiaia thistletail
The Itatiaia spinetail (Asthenes moreirae ), also known as the Itatiaia thistletail, is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It was previously placed as the only member of the genus Oreophylax, however recent classification has placed it in the genus Asthenes. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil. Its common name refers to the Itatiaia region. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
