White-bellied Cinclodes
Cinclodes palliatus
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Peru
- Family
- Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-bellied cinclodes (Cinclodes palliatus) 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.
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Range and habitat
Andes of central Peru (Junín, Lima, and Huancavelica).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-bellied cinclodes
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
