Tyrannine Woodcreeper
NameTyrannine Woodcreeper
Common NameTyrannine Woodcreeper
Scientific NameDendrocincla tyrannina
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, often slightly paler on the throat. The back, wings, and tail are a richer rufous-brown, especially noticeable on the tail. No prominent streaking or patterns.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically described as a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and descending in pitch, sometimes sounding like 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee-whew-whew-whew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, from western Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying Featuresplain brown plumage, rufous tail, slightly upturned bill, climbs tree trunks, often follows army ants
Description
A medium-sized woodcreeper with a relatively plain brown plumage and a slightly upturned bill. It forages by climbing tree trunks and branches, often associating with mixed-species flocks or army ant swarms in humid montane forests.
