White-throated Treecreeper
NameWhite-throated Treecreeper
Common NameWhite-throated Treecreeper
Scientific NameCormobates leucophaea
FamilyClimacteridae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent white throat and upper breast. The crown and upperparts are grey-brown, often with a faint pale supercilium. The lower breast and belly are streaked or barred with white and dark grey-brown. The bill is long, slender, and distinctly decurved.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, reedy 'twee-twee-twee' or 'tew-tew-tew' call, often repeated, as well as softer 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, inhabiting various eucalypt forests and woodlands.
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat and upper breast, Grey-brown upperparts, Long, decurved bill, Clings to tree trunks, Spiraling foraging behavior
Description
The White-throated Treecreeper is a small, slender bird known for its distinctive white throat and breast, contrasting with grey-brown upperparts. It is typically observed spiraling up tree trunks and branches, probing bark crevices for insects with its long, decurved bill.
