Buff-winged Cinclodes
A species of Cinclodes Scientific name : Cinclodes fuscus Genus : Cinclodes
Buff-winged Cinclodes, A species of Cinclodes
Botanical name: Cinclodes fuscus
Genus: Cinclodes
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Description
The buff-winged cinclodes (Cinclodes fuscus) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and eastern Chile; it winters in the Pampas. It was formerly considered the nominate subspecies of the bar-winged cinclodes. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, temperate grassland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Buff-winged Cinclodes's diet primarily consists of aquatic invertebrates, like chironomid midges and molluscs, alongside plant seeds. Buff-winged Cinclodes uniquely feeds by running or hopping to probe ground, rocks, and debris, often foraging alone or in pairs for a variety of prey including insects and snails.
Habitat
The buff-winged Cinclodes is typically found in an array of open, grassy habitats, including páramo and puna grasslands, southern temperate grasslands, and arid montane scrub. It is also present in Patagonian steppe regions and occasionally spotted along beaches and in open-forested areas of Patagonia, often in proximity to water sources like bogs and streams. This species is commonly observed around human settlements.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cinclodes Species
Buff-winged Cinclodes 
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