About the Coastal Miner
The Coastal Miner (Geositta peruviana) is a species of bird in the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 321 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code coamin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Geositta peruviana |
| Species Codes | coamin1, COMI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coastal Miner belong to?
The Coastal Miner (Geositta peruviana) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Coastal Miner?
The Coastal Miner is a member of the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Coastal Miner sighting?
You can log sightings of Coastal Miner on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coamin1, or on iNaturalist.