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Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe

Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe

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The Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe is a ground-dwelling bird of the high Andes, known for its cryptic plumage that blends perfectly with its rocky, barren habitat. It feeds primarily on plant material.
Where to spot
High-altitude grasslands, rocky slopes, and barren puna zones in the Andes of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
How to spot
Requires patient scanning of rocky slopes and sparse vegetation in high altitudes. Its camouflage is excellent, so look for subtle movements. Listen for its low, dove-like calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its highland range. Most active during daylight hours, though it can be elusive.
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File:Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi) - Papallacta - Ecuador.jpg
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Attagis gayi latreillii 1831.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi) - Papallacta - Ecuador.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi) 2015-06-10 (1) (25456073447).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite being in the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds), seedsnipes are unique in their adaptation to arid, high-altitude terrestrial environments, feeding almost exclusively on vegetation.
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