Black-banded Woodcreeper
NameBlack-banded Woodcreeper
Common NameBlack-banded Woodcreeper
Scientific NameDendrocolaptes picumnus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsIts upperparts are dark brown, with fine buff streaking on the head and neck. The underparts are heavily barred with alternating black and buffy-white bands, creating a striking pattern. The rump and tail are a contrasting rufous color.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of loud, clear, and accelerating whistles or trills, often described as a 'whee-whee-whee-whee-WHEE-WHEE' that typically ends abruptly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South America, found primarily in humid montane forests and lowland rainforests. Its range extends through the Andes from Venezuela south to Bolivia, and across parts of the Amazon basin in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesStrong, slightly decurved bill, Distinctive black and buffy-white barring on underparts and back, Rufous rump and tail, Tree-climbing foraging behavior
Description
The Black-banded Woodcreeper is a medium-sized Neotropical bird known for its distinctive barred plumage and strong, slightly decurved bill. It is typically observed climbing tree trunks and large branches, using its stiff tail feathers for support while foraging for insects.
