Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
Attagis gayi
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Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe: 25–28 cm, largest seedsnipe with rich rufous underparts and cryptic scaled brown upperparts. Resident on rocky puna and high Andean plateau from Ecuador to northern Chile and Argentina at 3,500–5,000 m. Feeds on seeds and plant material. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Highly camouflaged when motionless.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.0 cm | 15.0 in |
| Weight | 339.4 g | 11.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Thinocoridae |
| Genus | Attagis |
| Species | Attagis gayi |
Distribution
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thinocoridae family