Bar-tailed Treecreeper vs Rusty-flanked Treecreeper
Certhia himalayana compared with Certhia nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-tailed Treecreeper | Rusty-flanked Treecreeper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Certhia himalayana | Certhia nipalensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Certhiidae | Certhiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 8.633333333333333 g (0.30 oz) | 9.333333333333334 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Least Concern
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper
About These Birds
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
The Bar-tailed Treecreeper is a small treecreeper of the family Certhiidae found in montane forests and conifer woodland across the Himalayas and mountains of Central Asia. Weighing about 8.6g with a wingspan of 13.7cm, it has a barred tail and streaked brown plumage providing excellent camouflage on bark. It creeps spirally up tree trunks, probing crevices for insects with its curved bill.