Stout-billed Cinclodes
NameStout-billed Cinclodes
Common NameStout-billed Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes excelsior
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, with a prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye) and a dark eyestripe. The throat is white, often with a dark malar stripe. Underparts are paler brown, and a rufous patch is visible on the primaries.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often given in flight, and a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesStout bill, Prominent white supercilium, Dark brown upperparts with paler underparts, Rufous patch on primaries, Terrestrial foraging in high-altitude environments
Description
The Stout-billed Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird found in the high Andes. It is characterized by its stout bill and distinctive facial markings, foraging primarily for invertebrates on the ground near water.
