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Bar-bellied Woodcreeper
Hylexetastes stresemanni
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.8 cm
Weight
113.0 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Bar-bellied Woodcreeper is a large woodcreeper of the family Furnariidae found in lowland Amazonian forest in Brazil. Weighing about 113g with a wingspan of 25.8cm, it has boldly barred underparts and a stout bill used to probe bark for insects. It forages on large tree trunks, often following army ant swarms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 113.0 g | 3.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Hylexetastes |
| Species | Hylexetastes stresemanni |
Distribution
Bar-bellied Woodcreeper has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper endangered?
The Bar-bellied Woodcreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper?
The Bar-bellied Woodcreeper has a wingspan of 25.8 cm, weight of 113.0 g.
What order and family does the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper belong to?
The Bar-bellied Woodcreeper (Hylexetastes stresemanni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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