Image via Macaulay Library
Cream-winged Cinclodes
- Scientific name
- Cinclodes albiventris
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Cream-winged Cinclodes, taxonomically classified as Cinclodes albiventris, represents a distinct lineage within the Furnariidae family, native to the high-altitude Andean landscapes of South America. Historically categorized as a subspecies of the Bar-winged Cinclodes, it has been increasingly recognized as a separate species based on its unique vocalizations and specific morphological traits, such as its characteristic broad wing shape and notched tail, which facilitate its movement across rocky, arid slopes.
The ornithological identification of this species emerged from the systematic surveys of the Andean ecoregions throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. It was meticulously described by naturalists who sought to classify the complex biodiversity of the high Andes, focusing on how its physical adaptations, including the pale wing bars from which it derives its common name, allowed it to thrive in challenging, windswept environments.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Cream-winged Cinclodes
Cream-winged Cinclodes is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Cream-winged Cinclodes on collecto.rs?
Cream-winged Cinclodes doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Cream-winged Cinclodes?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Cream-winged Cinclodes catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Cream-winged Cinclodes is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
