Grayish Miner
NameGrayish Miner
Common NameGrayish Miner
Scientific NameGeositta maritima
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grayish-brown plumage, with slightly paler underparts and a faint pale supercilium. The back and wings are a uniform grayish-brown, and the tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, often trilling or chattering notes, sometimes given while in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the arid coastal regions of western South America, specifically from central Peru south to northern Chile.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab grayish-brown plumage, pale supercilium, terrestrial foraging behavior, short tail, arid coastal habitat
Description
The Grayish Miner is a small, drab ovenbird found in arid coastal regions of South America. It typically forages on the ground, often among rocks and sparse vegetation, searching for invertebrates.
