
Dark-bellied Cinclodes
A species of Cinclodes Scientific name : Cinclodes patagonicus Genus : Cinclodes
Dark-bellied Cinclodes, A species of Cinclodes
Botanical name: Cinclodes patagonicus
Genus: Cinclodes
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Description

The dark-bellied cinclodes grows to a length of about 20.5 cm (8 in). The upper parts are mainly a sooty brown, with a broad white superciliary stripe and pale buff tips to the outer tail feathers. The wings have buff wing-bars which are chiefly visible in flight. The chin, throat and sides of the neck are white flecked with dusky grey while the breast and belly are greyish-brown, with the breast streaked with white. The beak is charcoal grey and slightly curved and the rather short legs are dark grey.

Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
This species is native to the southern tip of South America, its range extending from Valparaíso in Chile southwards to Tierra del Fuego and southwestern Argentina. In the northern part of its range it is found in the Andean foothills at altitudes of up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft), but further south, its altitudinal range descends to the sea. It is usually found near water, on lake shores, riverbanks, streamsides and on coasts.

Dite type
Omnivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
This species is native to the southern tip of South America, its range extending from Valparaíso in Chile southwards to Tierra del Fuego and southwestern Argentina. In the northern part of its range it is found in the Andean foothills at altitudes of up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft), but further south, its altitudinal range descends to the sea. It is usually found near water, on lake shores, riverbanks, streamsides and on coasts.

Species Status
Not globally threatened.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cinclodes Species
Dark-bellied Cinclodes