Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
Attagis gayi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="attagis-gayi"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi) is a bird species in the family Thinocoridae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38 cm and a weight of 339.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,0 cm | 15.0 in |
| Peso | 339,4 g | 11.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Thinocoridae |
| Genus | Attagis |
| Especies | Attagis gayi |
Distribution
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thinocoridae family