
White-winged Cinclodes
A species of Cinclodes Scientific name : Cinclodes atacamensis Genus : Cinclodes
White-winged Cinclodes, A species of Cinclodes
Botanical name: Cinclodes atacamensis
Genus: Cinclodes
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Description

The white-winged cinclodes (Cinclodes atacamensis) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and rivers.

Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
White-winged Cinclodes forages solitarily or in pairs, gleaning Coleoptera, Lepidoptera larvae, spiders, and snails from ground and mud, often near water.
Habitat
The white-winged Cinclodes primarily inhabits puna grasslands, which are characterized by open landscapes with grasses and shrubs. These birds are often found in rocky and shrubby slopes that are adjacent to the clear, flowing water of streams and trickles, essential for their foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Omnivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cinclodes Species
White-winged Cinclodes