Black-tailed Treecreeper
NameBlack-tailed Treecreeper
Common NameBlack-tailed Treecreeper
Scientific NameClimacteris melanura
FamilyClimacteridae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, often appearing rufous-brown. Underparts are paler, whitish with dark streaking, especially on the breast and flanks. The tail is black, and it has a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVaried calls, often described as loud, clear, whistling notes or a series of sharp 'tseet' or 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Australia, found across the tropical north from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, through the Top End of the Northern Territory, to north-western Queensland.
Identifying Featuresdark brown upperparts, streaked underparts, black tail, downcurved bill, climbing tree trunks
Description
A medium-sized Australian treecreeper, typically seen foraging for insects on tree trunks and branches. It has a distinctive upright posture while climbing and a slightly downcurved bill.
