American Treecreeper
Certhia americana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.7 cm
Weight
8.299999999999999 g
Family
Certhiidae
Order
Passeriformes
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the American Treecreeper endangered?
The American Treecreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Treecreeper nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 13-20 days.
How big is the American Treecreeper?
The American Treecreeper has a wingspan of 12.7 cm, weight of 8.299999999999999 g.
What order and family does the American Treecreeper belong to?
The American Treecreeper (Certhia americana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Certhiidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Certhiidae family
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Certhia himalayana
Least Concern
Eurasian Treecreeper
Certhia familiaris
Least Concern
Hodgson's Treecreeper
Certhia hodgsoni
Least Concern
Manipur Treecreeper
Certhia manipurensis
Least Concern
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper
Certhia nipalensis
Least Concern
Short-toed Treecreeper
Certhia brachydactyla
Least Concern
Sichuan Treecreeper
Certhia tianquanensis
Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper
Certhia discolor
Least Concern