White-throated Treerunner (Pygarrhichas albogularis) [XC44386]
by Bernabe Lopez-Lanus from Reserva Nacional Altos de Lircay, VII Region., Chile (call)
White-throated Treerunner (Pygarrhichas albogularis) [XC831294]
by Andrew Spencer from Parque Oncol, Los R\u00edos, Chile, Chile (uncertain)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Traditionally placed near Xenops and other bark-gleaning furnariids, but plumage and biogeography suggest that such a relationship unlikely and that any similarities are due to convergence. Possible relationship to Aphrastura suggested by superficial plumage similarities and details of foraging behaviour.