Ochetorhynchus ruficaudus

The Straight-billed Earthcreeper is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

The Ochetorhynchus ruficaudus is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Taxonomy: Ochetorhynchus ruficaudus Meyen, 1834, base of Volcán de Maipú, 10,000 feet , Santiago, Chile. Sometimes included with U. harterti and U. certhioides in a separate genus Ochetorhynchus, but plumage similarities suggest a closer relationship to U. andaecola. Differences in coloration of nominate race between N and S extremes (with darker and less reddish upperparts in S) indicate either strong clinal variation or, perhaps, an undescribed race. Three subspecies currently recognized. More