
Campo Miner
A species of South american miners Scientific name : Geositta poeciloptera Genus : South american miners
Campo Miner, A species of South american miners
Botanical name: Geositta poeciloptera
Genus: South american miners
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Description

The campo miner (Geositta poeciloptera) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil and far northeastern Bolivia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Campo Miner primarily feed on arthropods, including ants, beetles, mantises, and spiders. They forage alone or in pairs, gleaning their food from the ground. Unique feeding adaptations are not specified.
Habitat
The campo Miner is typically found in open and vast campo grasslands as well as expansive, treeless cerrado areas that have recently experienced fire. It thrives in these environments, showing a preference for lands that have undergone recent burns, which likely plays a role in its breeding activities. These habitats provide the campo Miner with the essential conditions it needs for foraging and nesting.
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
Campo Miner