Surf Cinclodes
NameSurf Cinclodes
Common NameSurf Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes taczanowskii
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage with a paler, streaked throat and a faint whitish supercilium. The underparts are slightly paler brown, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallA series of sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often given rapidly.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific coast of Peru and northern Chile.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown plumage, Pale streaked throat, Longish dark bill, Active foraging on rocky coastlines, Tail-bobbing behavior
Description
The Surf Cinclodes is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its dark brown plumage, pale streaked throat, and longish dark bill. It is typically found actively foraging for invertebrates along the rocky coastlines and intertidal zones of Peru and Chile, often exhibiting a characteristic tail-bobbing motion.
