Slender-billed Miner
A species of South american miners Scientific name : Geositta tenuirostris Genus : South american miners
Slender-billed Miner, A species of South american miners
Botanical name: Geositta tenuirostris
Genus: South american miners
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Description
The slender-billed miner (Geositta tenuirostris) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and pastureland. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Slender-billed Miner primarily feeds on beetles, moth larvae, spiders, and springtails. Usually foraging alone or in pairs, slender-billed Miner engages in gleaning and probing on the ground and is known to excavate invertebrates from the soil, demonstrating specialized foraging behaviors.
Habitat
The habitat of slender-billed Miner encompasses Puna grassland and scrub areas, which can be either sloping or flat terrains. These birds are often found in close proximity to water sources and are also known to inhabit pastures and agricultural lands. Their presence is typical in environments that are characteristic of the Puna ecosystem.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
South american miners Species
Slender-billed Miner 
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