Rock Earthcreeper (Ochetorhynchus andaecola)
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Rock Earthcreeper

Ochetorhynchus andaecola (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838)

16–18 cmLength31 gWeight

The rock earthcreeper (Ochetorhynchus andaecola) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Bolivia, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Bolivia, Argentina

Rock Earthcreeper has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. YaviArgentina101 records
  2. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia77 records
  3. Cerro TunariBolivia47 records
More places
  1. La CumbreBolivia2 records
  2. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia1 record
  3. Laguna AlalayBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaArgentina

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 rock earthcreeper (Ochetorhynchus andaecola) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia, and as a vagrant in Chile.

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Questions

How big is the Rock Earthcreeper?

The Rock Earthcreeper is about 16–18 cm long and weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Rock Earthcreeper live?

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

When is the best time to see the Rock Earthcreeper?

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

Is the Rock Earthcreeper endangered?

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

What does the Rock Earthcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rock Earthcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–18 cm
Weight
31 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: Bolivia, northern Chile and northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Ochetorhynchus

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Rock Earthcreeper

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