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Slender-billed Miner

Slender-billed Miner

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The Slender-billed Miner is a terrestrial bird found in high-altitude grasslands, distinguished by its relatively long, slender bill. It often forages on the ground, probing for insects.
Where to spot
Inhabits high-altitude puna grasslands and open rocky slopes of the Andes, from central Peru south to Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it walking and running on the ground in open areas, often in small groups. Its long bill and terrestrial habits are key identification features.
When to spot
Active year-round, primarily during daylight hours. Can be observed throughout the day in its open habitat.
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File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) (8077561574).jpg
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) (9566627496).jpg
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) from side, looking down.jpg
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) from side.jpg
File:Geositta tenuirostris 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Geositta tenuirostris tenuirostris 1847.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) (8077561574).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) (9566627496).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) from side, looking down.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) from side.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its long bill is specialized for probing into loose soil and crevices to extract invertebrate prey in its high-Andean habitat.
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