CHURRETE
Dark - Bellied Cinclodes
Cinclodes patagonicus

Tambi�n se le conoce como Piloto o Remolinera.

Vive cerca de los r�os, riachuelos y costas de lagos.

Salta de roca en roca en busca de alimento, sacando incluso hojitas del agua para comer los gusanillo que viven escondidos debajo de ellas.

El nombre de piloto se le ha dado por la franja blanca que asemeja a los anteojos de piloto.

Establece su nido en hueco naturales entre rocas, o en cuevas hechas por �l mismo.

It is also known as Remolinera or Pilot.

It lives close to rivers, creeks and coasts of lakes.

It jumps from rocks to rocks in food search, even taking out leaves of the water to eat the little worms that lives hidden under them.

The name pilot has been given because of the white fringe that is similar to pilot's glasses.

It establishes its nest in a natural hole among the rocks, or in caves made by himself.

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Jorge SEPULVEDA Ortiz. Fiordo Ays�n. XI Regi�n