About the Rufous Treecreeper
The Rufous Treecreeper (Climacteris rufus) is a species of bird in the Australasian Treecreepers family (Climacteridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 7 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code ruftre3 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Treecreepers (Climacteridae) |
| Species | Climacteris rufus |
| Species Codes | ruftre3, RUTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Treecreeper belong to?
The Rufous Treecreeper (Climacteris rufus) belongs to the Australasian Treecreepers family (Climacteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Treecreeper?
The Rufous Treecreeper is a member of the Australasian Treecreepers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Rufous Treecreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Treecreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruftre3, or on iNaturalist.