Eurasian Treecreeper
NameEurasian Treecreeper
Common NameEurasian Treecreeper
Scientific NameCerthia familiaris
FamilyCerthiidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are mottled brown and buff, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. Underparts are clean white, contrasting with the darker back. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a long, stiff tail used for support while climbing.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', often described as delicate and tinkling, sometimes ending in a short trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe through Russia to Japan, and also found in parts of North Africa.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender, downcurved bill, Mottled brown and buff upperparts, white underparts, Creeps upwards on tree trunks, using stiff tail as a prop, Pale supercilium
Description
The Eurasian Treecreeper is a small, inconspicuous woodland bird known for its distinctive behavior of spiraling up tree trunks in search of food. It has cryptic plumage that provides excellent camouflage against bark, and a long, slender, downcurved bill perfectly adapted for probing crevices.
