Chestnut-winged Cinclodes
NameChestnut-winged Cinclodes
Common NameChestnut-winged Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes albidiventris
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage with a prominent white supercilium extending behind the eye and a contrasting white throat. The underparts are paler, often with faint streaking on the breast. A rufous or chestnut panel is visible on the wings, particularly on the primaries, which is a key identifying feature.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched, often trilling notes, sometimes accelerating into a rapid chatter.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of South America, specifically from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, White throat, Chestnut wing panel (rufous primaries), Overall brown plumage, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Upright posture
Description
The Chestnut-winged Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird with a predominantly brown plumage. It is often found foraging on the ground near water in high-altitude Andean habitats, exhibiting a distinctive upright posture.
