About the Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper
The sharp-tailed streamcreeper is a passerine bird of South America in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. Alternate names include streamside Lochmias, sharp-tailed creeper, and simply streamcreeper. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, and Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Lochmias nematura |
| Species Codes | shtstr1, STST, STRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Lochmias nematura) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper?
The sharp-tailed streamcreeper is a passerine bird of South America in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. Alternate names include streamside Lochmias, sharp-tailed creeper, and simply streamcreeper. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chi...
Where can I report a Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtstr1, or on iNaturalist.
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