Gray-flanked Cinclodes
NameGray-flanked Cinclodes
Common NameGray-flanked Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes oustaleti
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with a prominent whitish supercilium. Underparts are paler, grayish-white, with noticeable grayish flanks. The throat is typically whitish, and the wings are dark brown, often showing a rufous or buffy band.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a short trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of Chile and Argentina, ranging from central Chile and western Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego.
Identifying FeaturesProminent whitish supercilium, Dull brown upperparts with grayish-white underparts and gray flanks, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Often found near water in rocky, open habitats, Small, slender bill
Description
This small, terrestrial ovenbird is characterized by its dull brown plumage and a distinctive whitish supercilium. It actively forages on the ground or among rocks, often near water in its high-altitude habitat.
