White-bellied Seedsnipe
NameWhite-bellied Seedsnipe
Common NameWhite-bellied Seedsnipe
Scientific NameAttagis gayi
FamilyThinocoridae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)325
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are intricately patterned with brown, black, and rufous mottling and barring, creating a camouflaged appearance. The underparts are pure white, contrasting with the patterned back. The head and neck are also mottled brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically soft, low 'coo' or 'whistle' notes, often given when flushed or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of South America, from central Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Identifying Featurescryptic brown and black mottled upperparts, pure white belly, plump, ptarmigan-like body shape, short legs and bill, high-altitude Andean habitat
Description
The White-bellied Seedsnipe is a plump, ground-dwelling bird found in the high Andes. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage against the rocky, vegetated terrain where it forages for seeds and plant matter.
