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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
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Open deciduous forest and woodlands and mangrove swamps. | Open deciduous forest and woodlands and mangrove swamps. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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Nests in tree crevices. | Nests in tree crevices. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug14}}#[http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1920961 Birdforum thread] discussing the potential split of this species |
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Salpornis+spilonotus}} | {{GSearch|Salpornis+spilonotus}} | ||
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Revision as of 21:41, 17 March 2015
- Salpornis spilonotus
Identification
Its plumage is strongly spotted and barred and it has a thin pointed down-curved bill, which it uses to extricate insects from bark; it lacks the stiff tail feathers which the true treecreepers use to support themselves on vertical trees.
Distribution
Northern India (eastern Rajasthan and Gujarat east to Bihar).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Some authorities accept two subspecies:
- S. s. spilonotus
- Central and western India
- S. s. rajputanae
- North-western
It was formerly included in Spotted Creeper.
Habitat
Open deciduous forest and woodlands and mangrove swamps.
Behaviour
Breeding
Nests in tree crevices.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Birdforum thread discussing the potential split of this species
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Indian Spotted Creeper. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Indian_Spotted_Creeper
