Mournful Long-tailed Woodcreeper
NameMournful Long-tailed Woodcreeper
Common NameMournful Woodcreeper
Scientific NameDendrocincla turdina
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, with a slightly paler throat. The back and wings are rufous-brown, becoming more rufous on the tail and primary flight feathers. The head and nape may show faint streaking or scaling. The bill is dark and slightly decurved, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of mournful, descending whistles or a rapid, chattering trill, often described as a 'mournful' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, primarily inhabiting humid lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featuresplain brown plumage, slightly decurved bill, stiff tail feathers for support, climbs tree trunks, often follows army ant swarms
Description
This medium-sized woodcreeper is characterized by its plain brown plumage and a relatively long, slightly decurved bill. It is typically observed climbing tree trunks and branches, using its stiff tail feathers for support, often foraging for insects flushed by army ant swarms.
