Papuan Treecreeper
NamePapuan Treecreeper
Common NamePapuan Treecreeper
Scientific NameCormobates placens
FamilyClimacteridae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to grey-brown, often with a rufous wash on the rump and crown. Underparts are paler, greyish-brown, sometimes with fine streaking on the flanks. A subtle pale supercilium is often present, and females may exhibit a rufous patch on the ear-coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' that can be ascending or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, found in the montane and submontane rainforests of the Central Cordillera and other mountain ranges across the island.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab brown plumage, Slightly decurved bill, Climbs tree trunks in a spiral motion, Stiff tail used for support while climbing, Found in montane forests of New Guinea
Description
The Papuan Treecreeper is a small, drab brown bird endemic to the montane forests of New Guinea. It is typically observed climbing tree trunks and branches in a spiral fashion, using its stiff tail for support, as it forages for insects. Its slightly decurved bill is adapted for probing bark crevices.
