Grey-flanked Cinclodes
Cinclodes oustaleti
The Grey-flanked Cinclodes (Cinclodes oustaleti) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 2 countries, weighing about 31 g. The grey-flanked cinclodes, formerly known as Oustalet's cinclodes, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Grey-flanked Cinclodes
The grey-flanked cinclodes, formerly known as Oustalet's cinclodes, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile.
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How to identify it
The grey-flanked cinclodes is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 22 to 31 g (0.78 to 1.1 oz). It is a small cinclodes with a medium-length slightly decurved bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a buff supercilium with speckles at its front, blackish brown lores and ear coverts, and a whitish malar area with dark scallops. Their crown is dark grayish brown and their upperparts rich dark brown. Voice: The grey-flanked cinclodes' song is "a fast dry twittery trill rising in pitch, introduced by a few single notes", and its call is "a dry 'tsick' ".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Grey-flanked Cinclodes can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-flanked Cinclodes?
- The grey-flanked cinclodes is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 22 to 31 g (0.78 to 1.1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-flanked Cinclodes?
- The Grey-flanked Cinclodes is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-flanked Cinclodes?
- The Grey-flanked Cinclodes occurs in 2 countries, including Chile and Argentina.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-flanked Cinclodes?
- The Grey-flanked Cinclodes is most easily confused with the Chestnut-winged Cinclodes, the Stout-billed Cinclodes and the White-winged Cinclodes.
- Is the Grey-flanked Cinclodes endangered?
- The Grey-flanked Cinclodes is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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