About the African Spotted Creeper
The African spotted creeper is a small passerine bird in the family Salpornithidae. It is found in subsaharan Africa in open deciduous forest and mango groves. It does not migrate other than local movements.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Spotted Creepers (Salpornithidae) |
| Species | Salpornis salvadori |
| Species Codes | spocre2, SPCR, ASCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Spotted Creeper belong to?
The African Spotted Creeper (Salpornis salvadori) belongs to the Spotted Creepers family (Salpornithidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Spotted Creeper?
The African spotted creeper is a small passerine bird in the family Salpornithidae. It is found in subsaharan Africa in open deciduous forest and mango groves. It does not migrate other than local movements....
Where can I report a African Spotted Creeper sighting?
You can log sightings of African Spotted Creeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spocre2, or on iNaturalist.
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