Plain-breasted Earthcreeper
Upucerthia jelskii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusUpucerthia (Typical Earthcreepers)
- SpeciesUpucerthia jelskii (Plain-breasted Earthcreeper)
About the Plain-breasted Earthcreeper
The plain-breasted earthcreeper (Upucerthia validirostris jelskii) is a bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It has been lumped together with the buff-breasted earthcreeper based on song, continuous song, duet, and call.
Areta, J.I. & M. Pearman. 2013. Species limits and clinal variation in a widespread high Andean Furnariid: the Buff-breasted Earthcreeper (Upucerthia validirostris). Condor 115:131-143. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-breasted Earthcreeper in Lauca National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
More parks will be added in future updates.