White-bellied Seedsnipe
White-bellied Seedsnipe
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The White-bellied Seedsnipe is a robust, ground-dwelling bird found in the high mountains of Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. It is characterized by its white belly and cryptic upperparts.
Where to spot
High-altitude grasslands and barren areas in Tierra del Fuego (southernmost South America) and the Falkland Islands.
How to spot
Scan tussock grasslands and rocky slopes in its limited southern range. Its cryptic upperparts blend in, but the white belly can be noticeable if it flushes or is seen from above.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its southern range. Most active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
High-altitude grasslands and barren areas in Tierra del Fuego (southernmost South America) and the Falkland Islands.
How to spot
Scan tussock grasslands and rocky slopes in its limited southern range. Its cryptic upperparts blend in, but the white belly can be noticeable if it flushes or is seen from above.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its southern range. Most active during daylight hours.
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This seedsnipe is well-adapted to the cold, windy conditions of its subantarctic habitat, often found foraging among tussock grass and sparse vegetation.
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