
Striated Earthcreeper
A species of Curve-billed Earthcreepers Scientific name : Geocerthia serrana Genus : Curve-billed Earthcreepers
Striated Earthcreeper, A species of Curve-billed Earthcreepers
Botanical name: Geocerthia serrana
Genus: Curve-billed Earthcreepers
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Description

The striated earthcreeper (Geocerthia serrana) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is monotypic within Geocerthia, but has traditionally been included in Upucerthia. The two genera are not particularly close. The striated earthcreeper is found in woodland and shrub in the Andean highlands of western Peru.

Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The striated Earthcreeper is typically found in arid montane scrub environments, preferring areas with dense woody vegetation. Its preferred habitats are characterized by Polylepis woodlands and bushy rocky slopes, which are reflective of the general environmental conditions striated Earthcreeper thrives in.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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