Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper
NameSharp-tailed Streamcreeper
Common NameSharp-tailed Streamcreeper
Scientific NameLochmias nematura
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown, contrasting with a rufous rump and tail. The underparts are white with heavy dark scaling, creating a prominent scaly pattern, especially on the breast and flanks. A distinct white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is present above the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a high-pitched, thin, trilling song, often described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes that can accelerate and sometimes descend in pitch. It also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South America, its range extends from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil, south to Uruguay and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesScaly white breast and belly, Dark brown upperparts with rufous rump and tail, Prominent white supercilium, Short, pointed tail, Habitat preference for fast-flowing streams, Tail-bobbing behavior
Description
The Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper is a small, plump, dark brown bird characterized by its distinctive scaly white breast and a short, pointed tail. It is typically found foraging along the edges of fast-flowing streams in forested areas, often bobbing its tail as it moves.
