Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper
NameHoffmanns's Woodcreeper
Common NameHoffmanns's Woodcreeper
Scientific NameDendrocolaptes hoffmannsi
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly reddish-brown, with the head and neck exhibiting fine, subtle buffy-white streaking. The back and wings are rufous-brown, transitioning to a richer rufous on the rump and stiffened tail feathers. The underparts are a plainer rufous-brown, and the bill is dark and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of loud, ringing whistles that often accelerate and descend in pitch, characteristic of many woodcreeper species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin in Brazil, specifically found south of the Amazon River, between the Madeira and Tapajós rivers.
Identifying FeaturesOverall reddish-brown plumage, Long, slightly decurved dark bill, Subtle pale streaking on head and neck, Stiffened tail feathers for climbing, Arboreal foraging behavior on tree trunks
Description
A medium-sized woodcreeper, this species is characterized by its overall reddish-brown plumage and a long, slightly decurved dark bill. It typically forages by climbing tree trunks and branches in lowland humid forests, searching for arthropods.
