- Ochetorhynchus
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Ochetorhynchus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Furnariidae Subfamily: Furnariinae Genus: Ochetorhynchus
(Meyen) 1834Species Ochetorhynchus andaecola
Ochetorhynchus ruficaudus
Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus
Ochetorhynchus melanurusOchetorhynchus is a genus of earthcreepers, birds in the family Furnariidae. They are found in open to semi-open habitats in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. It contains the following species:
- Rock Earthcreeper, Ochetorhynchus andaecola – formerly in genus Upucerthia.
- Straight-billed Earthcreeper, Ochetorhynchus ruficaudus – formerly in genus Upucerthia.
- Band-tailed Earthcreeper, Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus – formerly in monotypic genus Eremobius.
- Crag Chilia, Ochetorhynchus melanurus – formerly in monotypic genus Chilia.
References
- SACC (2007). Reinstate Ochetorhynchus and merge Chilia and Eremobius into it. Accessed 2008-10-28.
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