Bolivian Earthcreeper
NameBolivian Earthcreeper
Common NameBolivian Earthcreeper
Scientific NameTarphonomus harterti
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)28
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with a distinct pale supercilium. Underparts are paler buffy-brown, often with faint streaking on the breast. The tail is rufous, providing a noticeable contrast with the body plumage. The bill is dark and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, chattering notes or a rapid, trilling call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the dry inter-Andean valleys of central and southern Bolivia.
Identifying Featurespale supercilium, slightly decurved bill, rufous tail, drab brown plumage, ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Bolivian Earthcreeper is a medium-sized, drab brown bird with a relatively long, slightly decurved bill. It typically forages on the ground or low in sparse vegetation in arid environments, searching for invertebrates.
