About the Common Miner
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Geositta cunicularia |
| Species Codes | commin1, COMI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Miner belong to?
The Common Miner (Geositta cunicularia) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Miner?
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....
Where can I report a Common Miner sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Miner on eBird (ebird.org) using species code commin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
Order
321
Species in Family
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