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Short-toed Treecreeper
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Short-toed Treecreeper
Certhia brachydactyla
The Short-toed Treecreeper is a small bird that loves to climb trees. It has a special curved beak that helps it find tasty insects hiding in the bark.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Short-toed Treecreeper has brown upperparts beautifully streaked with buff and white, resembling tree bark. Its underside is a duller, 'dirty' white, and it features a prominent white eyebrow stripe. It also possesses a long, slender, downcurved bill.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCerthiidaeGenusCerthia
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its high-pitched song can sound like a whispering, musical trill!
They often sleep huddled together in tree crevices to keep warm.
This bird nests inside tree holes, sometimes using spider silk to line it!
This tiny bird uses its stiff tail like a third leg for climbing trees!
Special abilities
Ability
Bark Scuttler
Short-toed Treecreeper can spiral gracefully up tree trunks because of its unique foot structure and stiff tail feathers that help them cling and prop.
Ability
Crevice Hunter
Short-toed Treecreeper has a long, downcurved bill that helps them probe deep into bark crevices to extract hidden insects and spiders.
Ability
Nature's Camo
Short-toed Treecreeper has streaky brown plumage that helps them blend perfectly with tree bark, making them incredibly hard to spot.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 12-13.5 cm
- Wingspan
- 17-21 cm
- Weight
- 0.007-0.012 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-5 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 4-7
- Incubation
- 13-15 days
Diet & Feeding
This bird loves to eat tiny insects and spiders it finds hiding in tree bark.
Primary Foods
- beetle larvae
- spiders
- ants
- moths
- woodlice
- aphids
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
An nocturnal predator that hunts this small bird.
eaten by
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
A swift raptor known to hunt small forest birds.
eats
Elm Bark Beetle
Scolytus scolytus
Consumes these beetles and their larvae from bark.
depends on
Common Oak
Quercus robur
Relies on oak trees for foraging habitat and nesting spots.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Short-toed Treecreeper?
12-13.5 cm
What is Short-toed Treecreeper's wingspan?
17-21 cm
How much does Short-toed Treecreeper weigh?
0.007-0.012 kg
How long does Short-toed Treecreeper live?
2-5 years
How fast can Short-toed Treecreeper move?
35 km/h
What does Short-toed Treecreeper eat?
This bird loves to eat tiny insects and spiders it finds hiding in tree bark.
Where is Short-toed Treecreeper usually found?
Forests
How does Short-toed Treecreeper hunt?
Foraging
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