Common Miner

Common Miner

Geositta cunicularia

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Furnariidae

About

The common miner is a passerine bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

Among members of genus Geositta, the common miner is most closely related to the puna miner (Geositta punensis).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits open landscapes including puna and temperate grasslands, arid lowland scrublands, and moister restinga scrublands.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance