Córdoba Cinclodes
NameCórdoba Cinclodes
Common NameCórdoba Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes comechingonus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with a distinct whitish supercilium extending from the lores to behind the eye. The throat and breast are whitish, transitioning to buffy on the flanks and undertail coverts. Wings feature a rufous panel, and the dark brown tail has rufous outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, trilling notes, often given during display flights or from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high-altitude grasslands and rocky areas of the Sierras de Córdoba and San Luis provinces in central Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesProminent whitish supercilium, Dull brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Rufous wing panel, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
This medium-sized ovenbird is characterized by its dull brown upperparts, prominent whitish supercilium, and pale underparts. It is a terrestrial species, often seen foraging among rocks and sparse vegetation in high-altitude grasslands.
