Sichuan Treecreeper
Certhia tianquanensis Li G, 1995
Certhiidae — Treecreepers
Sichuan Treecreeper, Certhia tianquanensis, is a bird of the treecreeper family that breeds in south China. It was first described by Li G in 1995. Its range is tied to old stands of Faber’s fir at high altitude, where it is known from a small number of sites in western Sichuan. The bird has a long tail and a notably short bill, with a whitish throat and darker underparts. It is also known for a loud, rapid, high-pitched trill.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Certhiidae — Treecreepers
- Breeding range
- Oriental Region: sc China
