Planalto Woodcreeper
NamePlanalto Woodcreeper
Common NamePlanalto Woodcreeper
Scientific NameDendrocolaptes platyrostris
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to rufous-brown, with a rufous rump and tail. The head and neck are distinctly streaked with buffy-white on a darker brown background. Underparts are olive-brown, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. The bill is dark and relatively short and straight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, clear, ringing whistles or trills, often accelerating and descending in pitch. Described as a rapid 'tew-tew-tew-tew-tew' or 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee-whee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern South America, primarily found in eastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesMedium-sized woodcreeper, Relatively short, straight, dark bill, Streaked head and breast, Rufous rump and tail, Arboreal foraging behavior on tree trunks
Description
A medium-sized woodcreeper found in southeastern South America. It forages by climbing tree trunks and branches, probing for insects with its relatively short, straight bill. Its plumage is generally brown with distinct streaking on the head and breast.
