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Crag Chilia
Ochetorhynchus melanurus (Gray, GR, 1846)
18–19 cmLength40 gWeight
The crag chilia or crag earthcreeper (Ochetorhynchus melanurus) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
Busiest months: March and November · Most records: Chile
Where and when it's recorded
Crag Chilia has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- FarellonesChile64 records
- Quebrada de MaculChile25 records
- Embalse El Yeso – Vegas superioresChile24 records
More places
- Parque MahuidaChile17 records
- Parque Natural Aguas de RamónChile8 records
- Camino a La Parva – Vegas y PastizalesChile7 records
- Parque Público Comunitario PanulChile6 records
- Punta Teatinos – Laguna SaladitaChile4 records
- PN La Campana – OcoaChile2 records
- SN Laguna BatucoChile2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 crag chilia or crag earthcreeper (Ochetorhynchus melanurus) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Chile.
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Questions
How big is the Crag Chilia?
The Crag Chilia is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 40 g.
Where does the Crag Chilia live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Chile. It is most often recorded in Chile.
When is the best time to see the Crag Chilia?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Crag Chilia endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Crag Chilia as Least Concern.
What does the Crag Chilia eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Crag Chilia in?
It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 18–19 cm
- Weight
- 40 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 80 mm
- Tail
- 82 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Chile
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Ovenbirds Furnariidae
- Genus
- Ochetorhynchus
Other birds in the genus Ochetorhynchus
Straight-billed EarthcreeperOchetorhynchus ruficaudus
Rock EarthcreeperOchetorhynchus andaecola
Band-tailed EarthcreeperOchetorhynchus phoenicurus
Tawny-throated LeaftosserSclerurus mexicanus
Dusky LeaftosserSclerurus obscurior
Short-billed LeaftosserSclerurus rufigularis
Scaly-throated LeaftosserSclerurus guatemalensis
Black-tailed LeaftosserSclerurus caudacutus
Grey-throated LeaftosserSclerurus albigularis
Rufous-breasted LeaftosserSclerurus scansor
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