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Blackish Cinclodes

Cinclodes antarcticus

Near Threatened
Wingspan
21.7 cm
Weight
63.2 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Blackish Cinclodes is a near-threatened, robust, dark brown cinclodes with blackish-gray upperparts and a pale supercilium, found along rocky and kelp-strewn shorelines. It inhabits the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Tierra del Fuego and the Diego Ramírez Islands, foraging along the shoreline at the water's edge. It feeds on marine invertebrates, insects, and small crustaceans exposed by waves on rocky shores.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.7 cm 8.5 in
Weight 63.2 g 2.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU,CR,CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 25 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)
Genus Cinclodes
Species Cinclodes antarcticus

Distribution

Blackish Cinclodes has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blackish Cinclodes endangered?
The Blackish Cinclodes has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Blackish Cinclodes nest?
Nest type: BU,CR,CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 25 days.
How big is the Blackish Cinclodes?
The Blackish Cinclodes has a wingspan of 21.7 cm, weight of 63.2 g.
What order and family does the Blackish Cinclodes belong to?
The Blackish Cinclodes (Cinclodes antarcticus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.

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