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Dark-bellied Cinclodes
jmorlan

Dark-bellied Cinclodes (Cinclodes patagonicus chilensis)

The name Cinclodes suggests a similarity to dippers (genus Cinclus) but these active ground-dwelling birds remind me more of pipits or thrushes. They are actually classified with the Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) and nest in burrows near rocky coasts or riverbanks. Two subspecies are recognized, although differences are slight. This is C. p. chilensis which has reduced streaking on its belly. It is replaced by the nominate race further south.
Location
Chilo Island, Chile.
Date taken
1 February 2015
Scientific name
Cinclodes patagonicus chilensis
Equipment used
Nikon CoolPix P510.
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Opus Editor
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A gorgeous bird that Joe and you've a super picture of him.

Excellent work here my friend. Many thanks lad.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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