Bolivian Earthcreeper (Tarphonomus harterti)
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Bolivian Earthcreeper

Tarphonomus harterti (Berlepsch, 1892)

16 cmLength24 gWeight

The Bolivian earthcreeper (Tarphonomus harterti) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bolivian Earthcreeper has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. TamboBolivia62 records
  2. Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia28 records
  3. Cerro TunariBolivia10 records
More places
  1. AstillerosBolivia7 records
  2. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia4 records
  3. SamaipataBolivia3 records
  4. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Bolivian earthcreeper (Tarphonomus harterti) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Bolivian Earthcreeper?

The Bolivian Earthcreeper is about 16 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Bolivian Earthcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Bolivian Earthcreeper?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bolivian Earthcreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bolivian Earthcreeper as Least Concern.

What does the Bolivian Earthcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bolivian Earthcreeper in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
24 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
66 mm
Tail
75 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Tarphonomus

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Bolivian Earthcreeper

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