White-winged Cinclodes
White-winged Cinclodes
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The White-winged Cinclodes is a distinctive Furnariid of the high Andes, easily identified by the prominent white wing patch, especially visible in flight. It is a terrestrial bird, often found near water.
Where to spot
Found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, inhabiting puna and paramo grasslands, rocky areas, and wetlands, typically near fast-flowing streams.
How to spot
Scan rocky stream banks and open high-altitude grasslands. The prominent white wing patch is the best identification cue, particularly when the bird is in flight or displaying.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, inhabiting puna and paramo grasslands, rocky areas, and wetlands, typically near fast-flowing streams.
How to spot
Scan rocky stream banks and open high-altitude grasslands. The prominent white wing patch is the best identification cue, particularly when the bird is in flight or displaying.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon.
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This species often utilizes its white wing patch in display flights, especially during courtship or territorial disputes, making it a visible signal in its open habitat.
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