Least Seedsnipe
Thinocorus rumicivorus
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Least Seedsnipe: 16–18 cm, smallest seedsnipe resembling a miniature quail. Males have a grey head with black gorget; females cryptically streaked. Inhabits arid coastal and Andean steppe from Ecuador south to Tierra del Fuego. Feeds on seeds and plant material. Locally nomadic. Cryptic plumage aids camouflage on stony ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Weight | 54.75 g | 1.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26 days. Fledging: 49 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Thinocoridae |
| Genus | Thinocorus |
| Species | Thinocorus rumicivorus |
Distribution
Least Seedsnipe has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thinocoridae family