Passeriformes / Certhiidae / Certhia
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Certhia himalayana · 高山旋木雀
Introduction
A species in the family Certhiidae found primarily in the northern Indian subcontinent, particularly the Himalayas, and adjoining regions. Natural habitats include boreal and temperate forests.
Description
Features a flecked or striped feather pattern in black, brown, white, and red hues, providing camouflage against forest surroundings.
Distribution & Habitat
Found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Inhabits boreal and temperate forests.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Certhiidae
- Genus
- Certhia
Subspecies (4)
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Certhia himalayana himalayana
eastern Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, and Himalayas (eastward to central Nepal)
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
