Seaside Cinclodes
NameSeaside Cinclodes
Common NameSeaside Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes nigrofumosus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty brown plumage with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a broad white throat patch. The underparts are streaked with white, and a rufous patch is visible on the primaries, especially in flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'chip' calls, often given in a series, and sometimes a trilling sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific coast of Peru and Chile, ranging from Ancash in Peru south to Chiloé Island in Chile.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, broad white throat patch, dark sooty brown plumage, rufous wing patch (visible in flight), coastal habitat preference, active foraging among rocks and seaweed
Description
The Seaside Cinclodes is a medium-sized, dark brown ovenbird found exclusively along the rocky coastlines of Peru and Chile. It is characterized by its active foraging behavior, hopping among rocks and seaweed in search of invertebrates.
