Hodgson's Treecreeper
NameHodgson's Treecreeper
Common NameHodgson's Treecreeper
Scientific NameCerthia hodgsoni
FamilyCerthiidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are streaky brown and black, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. It features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a pale, often whitish, underside. The wings display buff or whitish barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsit' notes, which are often repeated or form a short, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayan region and associated mountain ranges, extending from northeastern Afghanistan eastward through Pakistan, India (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh), Nepal, Bhutan, and into parts of southwestern China (Tibet).
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender, decurved bill, Streaky brown and black upperparts for camouflage, Prominent white supercilium, Pale underparts, Stiff tail feathers used for support while climbing, Characteristic spiraling climb up tree trunks
Description
Hodgson's Treecreeper is a small, slender bird perfectly adapted for foraging on tree trunks. It exhibits cryptic bark-like plumage and a distinctive long, slender, downcurved bill, which it uses to probe for insects in bark crevices while spiraling upwards.
