Cordoba Cinclodes
A species of Cinclodes Scientific name : Cinclodes comechingonus Genus : Cinclodes
Cordoba Cinclodes, A species of Cinclodes
Botanical name: Cinclodes comechingonus
Genus: Cinclodes
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Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The Córdoba cinclodes or Comechingones cinclodes (Cinclodes comechingonus) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Argentina. It inhabits a narrow strip of land ranging from San Luis to San José de las Salinas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Cordoba Cinclodes's primary diet includes weevils, other insects like Hemiptera and Lepidoptera, hydrobiid snails, molluscs, and seeds. Pairs forage together, gleaning invertebrates from the ground, grass, and rocks, showcasing a varied and opportunistic feeding behavior.
Habitat
The habitat of cordoba Cinclodes typically consists of open, grassy areas that are often characterized by rocky terrain. These birds are generally not as dependent on the proximity to water as other species within the same genus, indicating a flexibility in their habitat selection within broader temperate environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cinclodes Species
Cordoba Cinclodes