Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
NameRufous-bellied Seedsnipe
Common NameRufous-bellied Seedsnipe
Scientific NameAttagis malouinus
FamilyThinocoridae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are intricately patterned with black, dark brown, and buff barring, providing excellent camouflage. The head and breast are mottled brown and buff, while the belly is a striking rufous (orange-brown). It has a short, stout, dark bill and short legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally soft, consisting of dove-like cooing or trilling sounds, often described as a soft 'coo-coo-coo' or 'prrr-prrr'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain, tundra
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, specifically in the Andes of Chile and Argentina, and on the Falkland Islands. It inhabits high-altitude grasslands and sub-Antarctic moorlands.
Identifying Featuresrufous belly, intricately barred upperparts, plump, grouse-like body, short, stout bill, terrestrial foraging
Description
This plump, grouse-like bird is well-camouflaged with intricately barred upperparts and a distinctive rufous belly. It is a terrestrial species, typically found foraging for seeds and vegetation in open, high-altitude or sub-Antarctic grasslands.
