Grey-flanked Cinclodes (Cinclodes oustaleti)
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Grey-flanked Cinclodes

Cinclodes oustaleti Scott, WED, 1900

17–18 cmLength30 gWeight

The grey-flanked cinclodes (Cinclodes oustaleti), formerly known as Oustalet's cinclodes, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: May and July · Most records: Chile, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey-flanked Cinclodes has been recorded at 62 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Camino a La Parva – Vegas y PastizalesChile582 records
  2. Embalse El Yeso – Vegas superioresChile534 records
  3. Reñaca – MontemarChile252 records
More places
  1. Chaitén – PuebloChile214 records
  2. Estero El Culebrón – DesembocaduraChile197 records
  3. Estero MantaguaChile172 records
  4. FarellonesChile166 records
  5. Punta Teatinos – Laguna SaladitaChile162 records
  6. Río Pelluco – DesembocaduraChile121 records
  7. MN Islotes de PuñihuilChile90 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ChileArgentina

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The grey-flanked cinclodes (Cinclodes oustaleti), 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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Questions

How big is the Grey-flanked Cinclodes?

The Grey-flanked Cinclodes is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 30 g.

Where does the Grey-flanked Cinclodes live?

Its breeding range: South America: Chile and western Argentina. It is most often recorded in Chile and Argentina.

When is the best time to see the Grey-flanked Cinclodes?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May and July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Grey-flanked Cinclodes endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-flanked Cinclodes as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-flanked Cinclodes eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Grey-flanked Cinclodes in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
30 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
93 mm
Tail
70 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Chile and western Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Cinclodes

Other birds in the genus Cinclodes

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Grey-flanked Cinclodes

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