Spotted Woodcreeper
NameSpotted Woodcreeper
Common NameSpotted Woodcreeper
Scientific NameXiphorhynchus erythropygius
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)32
Plumage DetailsThe head and breast are dark brown with prominent buffy-white spots and streaks, creating a scaled appearance. The back and wings are olive-brown, transitioning to a distinct rufous on the rump and tail. The belly is a duller brown, and the bill is pale, often whitish or yellowish, with a slight upturn.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often starting slowly and accelerating before descending in pitch, typically described as 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee-whee-whee'. It also produces various chattering and trilling calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southern Mexico south through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily spotted head and breast, Rufous lower back and tail, Long, slender, slightly upturned pale bill, Tree-climbing foraging behavior, Overall brownish coloration
Description
The Spotted Woodcreeper is a medium-sized bird characterized by its heavily spotted head and breast, contrasting with a rufous lower back and tail. It possesses a long, slender, and slightly upturned pale bill, which it uses to probe bark for insects while climbing tree trunks.
