Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper
Dendrocolaptes certhia
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.4 cm
Weight
66.0 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper is a substantial furnariid weighing 66 g with a 25.4 cm wingspan, climbing tree trunks in search of insects across Amazonian forests. Its barred brown plumage provides camouflage against bark as it probes crevices with its curved bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 66.0 g | 2.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Dendrocolaptes |
| Species | Dendrocolaptes certhia |
Distribution
Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper endangered?
The Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper?
The Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper has a wingspan of 25.4 cm, weight of 66.0 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper belong to?
The Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes certhia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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