Royal Cinclodes
NameRoyal Cinclodes
Common NameRoyal Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes aricomae
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThis species has an overall dull brown plumage, with a prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasting with a dark eyestripe. Its throat and breast are paler, often with faint streaking, and it exhibits a rufous patch on its wings, visible during flight or when the wings are slightly open.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, metallic notes, often delivered in flight or from a prominent perch. It may also produce a simple 'tseet' or 'chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThe Royal Cinclodes has a highly restricted range, found only in the high Andes of southern Peru and western Bolivia, typically in marshy areas and bogs associated with Polylepis woodlands.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale supercilium and dark eyestripe, Slightly decurved bill, Rufous wing patch, Terrestrial foraging behavior, High-altitude Andean wetland habitat
Description
The Royal Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird found in high-altitude Andean wetlands. It forages on the ground, often near water, probing for invertebrates with its distinctive slightly decurved bill.
