
Creamy-rumped Miner
A species of South american miners Scientific name : Geositta isabellina Genus : South american miners
Creamy-rumped Miner, A species of South american miners
Botanical name: Geositta isabellina
Genus: South american miners
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Description

The creamy-rumped miner (Geositta isabellina) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Creamy-rumped Miner primarily consumes insects and seeds. It engages in solitary or paired foraging, often seen pecking at the ground. Its feeding behavior is adapted to its terrestrial lifestyle, with a preference for open habitats where it can easily access food resources.
Habitat
The creamy-rumped Miner is typically found in puna grasslands, which are characterized by sparse vegetation on barren slopes, often near rocky outcrops. This species tends to favor highland environments in broad Andean regions and may migrate to lower altitudes during the non-breeding season.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

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