Olrog's Cinclodes
Cinclodes olrogi
The Olrog's Cinclodes (Cinclodes olrogi) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found only in Argentina, weighing about 28 g. Olrog's cinclodes is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Olrog's Cinclodes
Olrog's cinclodes is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Argentina.
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How to identify it
Olrog's cinclodes is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 24 to 32 g (0.85 to 1.1 oz). It is a small cinclodes with a medium-length slightly decurved bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a white supercilium, and blackish brown lores and ear coverts. Their crown is blackish brown and their upperparts dark gray-brown with a chestnut tinge. Their wings are a darker gray-brown with a wide white band across the base of the flight feathers. Their tail is dark gray-brown with dull rufous tips on the outer feathers. Their throat and breast are white with some dark scaling on the latter. Voice: The song of Olrog's cinclodes and its vocal behavior have not been described.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Olrog's Cinclodes can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Olrog's Cinclodes?
- Olrog's cinclodes is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 24 to 32 g (0.85 to 1.1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Olrog's Cinclodes?
- The Olrog's Cinclodes is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see an Olrog's Cinclodes?
- The Olrog's Cinclodes is endemic to Argentina, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Olrog's Cinclodes?
- The Olrog's Cinclodes is most easily confused with the Cordoba Cinclodes, the Long-tailed Cinclodes and the White-bellied Cinclodes.
- Is the Olrog's Cinclodes endangered?
- The Olrog's Cinclodes is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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