Striated Earthcreeper

Geocerthia serrana (Taczanowski, 1875)

18–20 cmLength49 gWeight

The striated earthcreeper (Geocerthia serrana) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 striated earthcreeper (Geocerthia serrana) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Striated Earthcreeper?

The Striated Earthcreeper is about 18–20 cm long and weighs around 49 g.

Where does the Striated Earthcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

Is the Striated Earthcreeper endangered?

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

What does the Striated Earthcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Striated Earthcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length: 18–20 cm
Weight: 49 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 83 mm
Tail: 85 mm
Bill: 29 mm
Tarsus: 29 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus: Geocerthia

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