Band-tailed Earthcreeper
NameBand-tailed Earthcreeper
Common NameBand-tailed Earthcreeper
Scientific NameOchetorhynchus phoenicurus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, paler on the underparts. It features a prominent whitish supercilium above the eye and a whitish throat. The most distinctive feature is a broad rufous band across the base of the tail, contrasting with dark brown or blackish tail tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes that often accelerate into a trill, sometimes described as 'pee-pee-pee-trrrrrr' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tseeeeer'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern South America, primarily found in the Andes of Argentina and Chile, particularly in the Patagonian steppe and high-altitude scrublands.
Identifying FeaturesPale supercilium, Long, slightly decurved bill, Rufous band on tail, Drab brown plumage, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Band-tailed Earthcreeper is a medium-sized, drab brown passerine with a distinctive pale supercilium and a relatively long, slightly decurved bill. It is typically found foraging on the ground or in low vegetation in arid and semi-arid environments of southern South America.
