
Thick-billed Miner
A species of South american miners Scientific name : Geositta crassirostris Genus : South american miners
Thick-billed Miner, A species of South american miners
Botanical name: Geositta crassirostris
Genus: South american miners
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Description

The thick-billed miner (Geositta crassirostris) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The habitat of thick-billed Miner typically comprises arid, boulder-strewn slopes that support sparse vegetation, including scattered shrubs and columnar cacti. These birds are adapted to live in environments with minimal tree cover, where they leverage the rugged terrain for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
South american miners Species
Thick-billed Miner