Zimmer's Woodcreeper
NameZimmer's Woodcreeper
Common NameZimmer's Woodcreeper
Scientific NameLepidocolaptes zimmeri
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage. The head, nape, and underparts are finely streaked with whitish or buff. The back and wings are rufous-brown, contrasting slightly with the darker rufous tail. It possesses a long, slender, and distinctly decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes or a trill, often showing an ascending or descending pattern in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of northern Peru, primarily found in the departments of Amazonas and San Martín, inhabiting montane forests.
Identifying Featuresfinely streaked head and underparts, long decurved bill, rufous tail, climbs tree trunks
Description
A medium-sized woodcreeper with an overall brown plumage, characterized by fine whitish streaking on its head and underparts. It typically forages by climbing tree trunks, probing bark with its slender, decurved bill for insects and other arthropods.
