Philippine Creeper

Philippine Creeper

Rhabdornis grandis
Rhabdornis inornatus
Rhabdornis mystacalis

The Philippine creepers or rhabdornises are small passerine birds. They are endemic to the Philippines. The group contains a single genus Rhabdornis with three species. They do not migrate, other than to make local movements.

There are three species in the single genus Rhabdornis:

  • Stripe-headed Rhabdornis, Stripe-headed Rhabdornis or Stripe-sided Rhabdornis, Rhabdornis mystacalis
  • Grand Rhabdornis, Long-billed Rhabdornis or Grand Rhabdornis, Rhabdornis grandis
  • Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis, Plain-headed Creeper or Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis, Rhabdornis inornatus

Read more about Philippine Creeper:  Description, Systematics and Taxonomy