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Band-tailed Earthcreeper
Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.4 cm
Weight
30.416666666666668 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Band-tailed Earthcreeper is a medium-sized furnariid of the family Furnariidae found in rocky Andean slopes and arid scrub in southern South America. Weighing about 30.4g with a wingspan of 14.4cm, it has a rufous-banded tail and forages on the ground. It probes rocky crevices and soil for insects and invertebrates with its curved bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 30.416666666666668 g | 1.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Ochetorhynchus |
| Species | Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Band-tailed Earthcreeper endangered?
The Band-tailed Earthcreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Band-tailed Earthcreeper nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Band-tailed Earthcreeper?
The Band-tailed Earthcreeper has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 30.416666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Band-tailed Earthcreeper belong to?
The Band-tailed Earthcreeper (Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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