Rock Earthcreeper
NameRock Earthcreeper
Common NameRock Earthcreeper
Scientific NameOchetorhynchus andaecola
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, often with faint streaking. It has a prominent pale supercilium above the eye. Underparts are buffy-white, sometimes with dusky streaking on the breast. The tail is a striking rufous (reddish-brown), contrasting with the body. The bill is dark and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, which often accelerate into a trill, described as 'tseet-tseet-tseet-trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina, typically at elevations between 2,500 and 4,500 meters.
Identifying FeaturesPale supercilium, Rufous tail, Dull brown plumage, Slightly decurved bill, Terrestrial foraging behavior, High-altitude rocky habitat
Description
The Rock Earthcreeper is a small, terrestrial ovenbird found in high-altitude rocky and arid environments. It is characterized by its cryptic brown plumage, a pale supercilium, and a distinctive rufous tail, often seen foraging among rocks.
