Whistling Long-tailed Woodcreeper
NameWhistling Long-tailed Woodcreeper
Common NameWhistling Long-tailed Woodcreeper
Scientific NameDeconychura longicauda
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall rufous-brown plumage, with olive-brown upperparts and a more rufous back and tail. The throat and breast show fine, pale streaking, which can be subtle. The bill is dark horn-colored, long, slender, and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, clear, whistled song, often described as a series of ascending or descending whistles that can accelerate.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland and foothill forests across Central and South America, from Honduras south through Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesOverall rufous-brown coloration, Long, slender, slightly decurved bill, Fine, pale streaking on throat and breast, Long, stiffened tail feathers used for climbing, Characteristic whistled song
Description
This medium-sized woodcreeper is characterized by its overall rufous-brown plumage and a relatively long, slender, slightly decurved bill. It forages by climbing tree trunks, using its stiff tail feathers for support, and probing bark for arthropods.
