The Buff-winged Cinclodes is a widespread Furnariid of the Andes and Patagonia, named for the buffy patch on its wings, particularly noticeable in flight. It is typically found near water or open, rocky areas.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Andes and Patagonia, from Venezuela south to Tierra del Fuego, found in varied open habitats including puna grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas, often near water.
How to spot
Scan open, often high-altitude, terrestrial habitats, especially near water. Look for the buffy wing patch during flight. Listen for its characteristic calls and watch for its terrestrial foraging.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most visible during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Andes and Patagonia, from Venezuela south to Tierra del Fuego, found in varied open habitats including puna grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas, often near water.
How to spot
Scan open, often high-altitude, terrestrial habitats, especially near water. Look for the buffy wing patch during flight. Listen for its characteristic calls and watch for its terrestrial foraging.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most visible during early morning and late afternoon.
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Credits:
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This cinclodes is highly adaptable, inhabiting a wide range of altitudes and environments, from high Andean bogs to Patagonian coastlines.
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