Upucerthia
Earthcreepers
- Upucerthia jelskii (Plain-breasted Earthcreeper)
- Upucerthia validirostris (Buff-breasted Earthcreeper)
- Upucerthia dumetaria (Scaly-throated Earthcreeper)
- Upucerthia albigula (White-throated Earthcreeper)
References
Chesser, R. T., F. K. Barker, and R. T. Brumfield. 2007. Four-fold polyphyly of the genus formerly known as Upucerthia, with notes on the systematics and evolution of the avian subfamily Furnariinae. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. in press.
Fjeldså, J., M. Irestedt, K. A. Jønsson, J. I. Ohlson, and P. G. P. Ericson. 2007. Phylogeny of the ovenbird genus Upucerthia: a case of independent adaptations for terrestrial life. Zoologica scripta 36(2):133-141.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Upucerthia dumetaria hypoleuca |
|---|---|
| Location | Cajon del Maipo, Chile |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | Scale-throated Earthcreeper Upucerthia dumeteria |
| Copyright |
© 2005 Arthur Grosset
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