White-winged Cinclodes
NameWhite-winged Cinclodes
Common NameWhite-winged Cinclodes
Scientific NameCinclodes atacamensis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall brownish plumage with a prominent white supercilium and a dark malar stripe. It features a distinctive white patch on the primary coverts, giving it its common name. The rump and base of the tail are rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tchip' notes, sometimes given in a rapid series or a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude Andes of southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Distinctive white wing patch, Rufous rump and tail base, Terrestrial foraging behavior, High-altitude Andean habitat
Description
The White-winged Cinclodes is a medium-sized, terrestrial ovenbird found in the high Andes. It forages actively on the ground, often near water, searching for invertebrates.
