American Treecreeper
Certhia americana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="certhia-americana"></birdfyi-bird>The American Treecreeper (Certhia americana) is a bird species in the family Certhiidae (treecreepers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.7 cm and a weight of 8.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The American Treecreeper is a slender, cryptically-patterned bird weighing about 8 g with a 12.7 cm wingspan, creeping up tree trunks in a spiral pattern while probing bark crevices for insects and spiders. It uses its stiff tail as a prop against bark, much like a woodpecker.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 8.299999999999999 g | 0.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 13-20 days.
Clutch Size
1-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Certhiidae (Treecreepers) |
| Genus | Certhia |
| Species | Certhia americana |
Distribution
American Treecreeper has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Certhiidae family