African Spotted Creeper

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African Spotted Creeper (<em>Salpornis salvadori</em>) is a species of Spotted Creepers (<em>Salpornithidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

African Spotted Creeper (Salpornis salvadori) is a species of Spotted Creepers (Salpornithidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Salpornis; binomial: Salpornis salvadori; authority: (Barboza du Bocage, 1878).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

African Spotted Creeper is split from [Indian] Spotted Creeper (Tietze & Martens 2010; Rasmussen & Anderton 2012; see also HBW 13).

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