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Short-toed Treecreeper
Certhia brachydactyla
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.4 cm
Weight
9.0 g
Family
Certhiidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm | 4.9 in |
| Weight | 9.0 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 15-18 days.
Clutch Size
4-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Certhiidae (Treecreepers) |
| Genus | Certhia |
| Species | Certhia brachydactyla |
Distribution
Short-toed Treecreeper has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Short-toed Treecreeper endangered?
The Short-toed Treecreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Short-toed Treecreeper nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 15-18 days.
How big is the Short-toed Treecreeper?
The Short-toed Treecreeper has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 9.0 g.
What order and family does the Short-toed Treecreeper belong to?
The Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Certhiidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Certhiidae family
American Treecreeper
Certhia americana
Least Concern
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
Sichuan Treecreeper
Certhia tianquanensis
Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper
Certhia discolor
Least Concern