Patagonian Forest Earthcreeper

Overview

Patagonian Forest Earthcreeper (Upucerthia saturatior) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Upucerthia; binomial: Upucerthia saturatior; authority: Scott, WED, 1900.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Split from Scale-throated Earthcreeper; differs in voice and habitat preference (Areta & Pearman 2009; SACC 393).