Cream-winged Cinclodes
NameCream-winged Cinclodes
Common NameCream-winged Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes albidiventris
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with a grayish wash on the head and a prominent whitish supercilium above a dark eyestripe. The throat is whitish, contrasting with a brownish breast and flanks. The most striking feature is a broad, creamy-buff to rufous-buff wing stripe (speculum) visible on the primaries.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often given in flight or when agitated. It may also produce a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically at elevations between 2,500 and 4,500 meters.
Identifying FeaturesCreamy-buff wing stripe (speculum), Whitish supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Terrestrial foraging behavior, Found in high-altitude Andean páramo and puna
Description
The Cream-winged Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird found in high-altitude Andean environments. It forages primarily on the ground, often near water, searching for invertebrates. Its distinctive cream-colored wing stripe is a key identification feature.
