About the White-bellied Cinclodes
The white-bellied cinclodes is a species of bird in the ovenbird family, Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru where it inhabits high level, marshy grassland in the Junín Region and possibly also in the Huancavelica Region. This is a very large furnariid with dark upper parts and gleaming white underparts. It is a rare bird with very specific habitat requirements and is threatened by habitat destruction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being "critically endangered".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Cinclodes palliatus |
| Species Codes | whbcin1, WBCI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Cinclodes belong to?
The White-bellied Cinclodes (Cinclodes palliatus) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-bellied Cinclodes?
The White-bellied Cinclodes is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-bellied Cinclodes?
The white-bellied cinclodes is a species of bird in the ovenbird family, Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru where it inhabits high level, marshy grassland in the Junín Region and possibly also in the Huancavelica Region. This is a very large furnariid with dark upper parts and gleaming white underpa...
Where can I report a White-bellied Cinclodes sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Cinclodes on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbcin1, or on iNaturalist.
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