The Wallcreeper, Tichodroma muraria is another one of those birds that is unique enough to be placed in its own family - Tichodromidae. However, there is still discussion as to its actual placement. Some argue that it should be lumped in with the Sittidae (Nuthatches).
The Wallcreeper is found at high elevations in Europe and Asia and is easily told by its small size, overall gray color and incredible crimson coloration to the wings.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tichodromidae
Genus: Tichodroma
Species: T. muraria
Photos:
Wallcreeper - Mauerläufer - Tichodroma muraria
"Neuberg a/d Mürz", Styria, Austra. "Neuberg an der Mürz" is a municipality in the district of Mürzzuschlag in Styria, Austria.
Photo courtesy of vestaligo
Wallcreeper
Photo courtesy of Moket’s Dad
Wallcreeper
Photo courtesy of Moket’s Dad
Wallcreeper N. of Xiaojin
"Male with food for nestlings, western Sichuan, May 2007"
Photo courtesy of brad.schram
And now - a look at the birdwatchers looking for the bird:
MOB - looking for the Wallcreeper
Photo courtesy of Black Drongo
Video:
Commentary:
Hungarobirds: Wallcreeper and a huge bird
Wallcreeper - a tribute to Wikipedia
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