Campo Miner
NameCampo Miner
Common NamePuna Miner
Scientific NameGeositta punensis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with fine darker streaking on the crown and back. Underparts are buffy-white, with faint streaking on the breast. A pale supercilium is present above the eye. The wings show a rufous patch on the primaries, and the outer tail feathers have rufous bases, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of simple, high-pitched trills or short, clear whistles, often given from the ground or a low perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Peru, western Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresterrestrial habits, dull brown plumage, streaked breast, pale supercilium, slender dark bill, rufous wing/tail patches (in flight)
Description
This small, terrestrial bird is characterized by its dull brown plumage with subtle streaking, a pale supercilium, and a slender, dark bill. It forages on the ground in open, high-altitude environments, often running or walking rather than hopping.
