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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Salpornithidae

African Spotted Creeper

Salpornis salvadori

African Spotted Creeper · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
15 cm
Body Mass
14.8 gEstimated traits
Diet
InvertebratesEstimated traits
Migration
ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 75

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 75).

DEF 52

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 52).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Senegal and Ethiopia Southern to Zimbabwe and Mozambique Habitat: Woodland
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Salpornis salvadori emini

    Senegal and Gambia to nw Uganda and ne DR Congo

  • Salpornis salvadori erlangeri

    w, s Ethiopia

  • Salpornis salvadori salvadori

    w Kenya, c Angola to s Tanzania and n Mozambique

  • Salpornis salvadori xylodromus

    c Zimbabwe and w Mozambique

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Salpornis salvadori

Which family does it belong to?

Spotted Creepers (Salpornithidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Senegal and Ethiopia Southern to Zimbabwe and Mozambique

Sources & credits

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