Chaco Earthcreeper
NameChaco Earthcreeper
Common NameChaco Earthcreeper
Scientific NameTarphothonathus hudsoni
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsDull brown upperparts with a contrasting whitish throat and a pale supercilium. The underparts are buffy-brown, and the rump and tail are rufous, often visible during flight or when the tail is fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, trilling notes that often accelerate and descend in pitch, sometimes described as a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Gran Chaco region of central South America, primarily in Argentina, but also extending into parts of Bolivia and Paraguay.
Identifying Featureslong, slightly decurved bill, dull brown plumage, whitish throat, rufous rump and tail, terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Chaco Earthcreeper is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its dull brown plumage and a distinctive long, slightly decurved bill. It is often observed foraging on the ground in dry, open habitats, probing for invertebrates. The bird in the image is captured mid-call, showcasing its pale throat.
