White-throated Earthcreeper (Upucerthia albigula)
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White-throated Earthcreeper

Upucerthia albigula Hellmayr, 1932

18–20 cmLength40 gWeight

The white-throated earthcreeper (Upucerthia albigula) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Chile

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Chile

White-throated Earthcreeper has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PutreChile478 records
  2. SocoromaChile139 records
  3. PN Lauca – Lago ChungaráChile6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Chile

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 white-throated earthcreeper (Upucerthia albigula) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Chile and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the White-throated Earthcreeper?

The White-throated Earthcreeper is about 18–20 cm long and weighs around 40 g.

Where does the White-throated Earthcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Peru and northern Chile. It is most often recorded in Chile.

When is the best time to see the White-throated Earthcreeper?

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

Is the White-throated Earthcreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-throated Earthcreeper as Least Concern.

What does the White-throated Earthcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-throated Earthcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–20 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
91 mm
Tail
78 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

South America: southwestern Peru and northern Chile

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Upucerthia

Other birds in the genus Upucerthia

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White-throated Earthcreeper

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