Chilean Seaside Cinclodes
A species of Cinclodes Scientific name : Cinclodes nigrofumosus Genus : Cinclodes
Chilean Seaside Cinclodes, A species of Cinclodes
Botanical name: Cinclodes nigrofumosus
Genus: Cinclodes
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Description General Info
Description
The Chilean seaside cinclodes grows to a length of about 21.5 cm (8.5 in). The upper parts are mainly a dark sooty brown, with a narrow whitish superciliary stripe and pale tips to the outer tail feathers. The wings have a rufous-buff bar that is chiefly visible in flight. The chin, throat and sides of the neck are white while the breast and belly are brown, streaked with white. The beak is charcoal grey and slightly curved and the rather short legs are dark grey. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
Chilean Seaside Cinclodes inhabits the coastal intertidal zones characterized by algae-covered rocks. These birds are typically associated with rocky shorelines that are influenced by marine environments across broader South American Pacific coastal regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
This bird is endemic to Chile where it lives on the coast, typically on rocky shores with boulders and tidepools. Its range extends from Arica to Valdivia.
Species Status
The Chilean seaside cinclodes has a very wide range and is described as common. The population trend seems to be steady, and the total population is large. No particular threats have been identified and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed the bird's conservation status as being of "least concern".
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cinclodes Species
Chilean Seaside Cinclodes 
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