Thick-billed Miner
Thick-billed Miner
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The Thick-billed Miner is a terrestrial bird of arid, high-altitude environments, distinguished by its robust, thick bill. It forages on the ground, often near rocky areas.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high-altitude puna grasslands and rocky slopes of the central Peruvian Andes.
How to spot
Look for it walking and probing on the ground in open, rocky habitats. Its chunky bill is a key diagnostic feature, even from a distance.
When to spot
Active year-round, primarily during the day. Often most active during the cooler morning hours.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high-altitude puna grasslands and rocky slopes of the central Peruvian Andes.
How to spot
Look for it walking and probing on the ground in open, rocky habitats. Its chunky bill is a key diagnostic feature, even from a distance.
When to spot
Active year-round, primarily during the day. Often most active during the cooler morning hours.
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Its stout bill is adapted for digging and prying in tough, compacted soils to find insects and other invertebrates.
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