Buff-winged Cinclodes
NameBuff-winged Cinclodes
Common NameBuff-winged Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes albidiventris
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThis species has dull brown upperparts and paler buffy-white underparts. A prominent buffy supercilium extends above the eye, and a distinctive buffy patch is visible on the wings, particularly on the primaries. The tail is dark brown with paler outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often delivered in a rapid series or trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent buffy supercilium, Buffy wing patch, Dull brown upperparts, Pale buffy-white underparts, Slender bill, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Buff-winged Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird found in high-altitude Andean environments. It actively forages on the ground, often near water, probing for insects and other invertebrates.
