Crag Chilia
A species of Chilia Scientific name : Ochetorhynchus melanurus Genus : Chilia
Crag Chilia, A species of Chilia
Botanical name: Ochetorhynchus melanurus
Genus: Chilia
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Description
The crag chilia weighs from 31 to 40 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz) and is 18 to 19 cm (7.1 to 7.5 in) in length. O. m. melanurus is dark brown above with a rufous rump and flanks, grayish breast, and brown belly. O. m. atacamae is similarly colored but paler overall. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The crag Chilia is typically found in arid montane and lowland scrub habitats characterized by steep, rocky slopes and cliffs. These environments possess sparse vegetation, often consisting of scattered shrubs and small plants, providing the crag Chilia with suitable nesting and foraging grounds within these rugged terrains.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The crag chilia's diet is predominately arthropods but also includes seeds. It is usually a solitary forager that gleans from rocks and probes crevices. The species is presumed to be monogamous and its nesting season to be the austral spring and summer. The nest is a bulky ball of sticks lined with feathers and is usually placed in a rock cavity, though some have been found in holes in earth banks and rural buildings.
Distribution Area
The crag chilia is endemic to central and north-central Chile between approximately 27° and 35° south latitudes. It is found primarily at elevations from 1,400 to 3,000 m (4,600 to 9,800 ft) but also at lower elevations in winter. Subspecies O. m. melanurus is found in the southern part of its range and O. m. atacamae is in the north. It is found on shrubby rock hillsides and cliffs with sparse vegetation.
Species Status
The crag chilia is considered of least concern by the IUCN. Though it has a restricted range, its habitat is rather remote and therefore not heavily disturbed by humans.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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