Thick-billed Miner
NameThick-billed Miner
Common NameThick-billed Miner
Scientific NameGeositta crassirostris
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown, often with a rufous wash on the rump. Underparts are whitish to pale buff, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eyestripe, and a relatively thick, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched "tseet" or "tchip" notes, often delivered in flight or from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of central Peru.
Identifying Featuresrelatively thick bill, sandy-brown plumage, pale supercilium, terrestrial foraging, high-altitude arid habitat
Description
This medium-sized terrestrial ovenbird is characterized by its sandy-brown plumage and relatively stout bill. It primarily forages on the ground in arid, rocky high-altitude environments, often near cliffs.
