White-bellied Cinclodes
NameWhite-bellied Cinclodes
Common NameWhite-bellied Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes palliatus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, a distinct white supercilium, and a white throat extending to the belly. The back, rump, and upperwing coverts are rufous-brown, while the flight feathers are darker brown with a rufous patch. The tail is dark brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched, chattering notes, often given in flight or from a low perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of central Peru, found in specific puna grassland and bog habitats.
Identifying FeaturesWhite belly and throat, Rufous-brown back, Grey head with white supercilium, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Found in high-altitude wetlands
Description
The White-bellied Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird characterized by its striking white underparts contrasting with a rufous-brown back. It forages primarily on the ground in high-altitude wetlands, often near water.
