Cocoa Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus susurrans
The Cocoa Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus susurrans) is a uncommon ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 8 countries, weighing about 47 g. The cocoa woodcreeper is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Cocoa Woodcreeper
The cocoa woodcreeper is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The cocoa woodcreeper is 21 to 25.5 cm (8.3 to 10 in) long and weighs 43 to 58 g (1.5 to 2.0 oz). It is a medium-sized member of genus Xiphorhynchus, with a long, fairly heavy, slightly decurved bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies X. s. susurrans have a mostly dusky face with buff streaks and a whitish supercilium. Their crown and nape are dark brown to blackish with longish buff spots that are streakier on the neck and nape. Voice: The cocoa woodcreeper is quite vocal; during the breeding seasons it sings for long periods at dawn and dusk and sometimes during much of the day. Its song is "a loud series of 7-20 (often 7-8) clear but upward-inflected whistles...either be on the same pitch or beginning fast and rising slightly, before fading and descending, e.g., ki, ki, kuee, kuee, whe, whew, whew, whew, whew.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guatemala.
When to see it
The Cocoa Woodcreeper can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Cocoa Woodcreeper?
- The cocoa woodcreeper is 21 to 25.5 cm (8.3 to 10 in) long and weighs 43 to 58 g (1.5 to 2.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Cocoa Woodcreeper?
- The Cocoa Woodcreeper is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
- Where can you see a Cocoa Woodcreeper?
- The Cocoa Woodcreeper occurs in 8 countries, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago.
- What birds look similar to a Cocoa Woodcreeper?
- The Cocoa Woodcreeper is most easily confused with the Ivory-billed Woodcreeper, the Spotted Woodcreeper and the Buff-throated Woodcreeper.
- Is the Cocoa Woodcreeper endangered?
- The Cocoa Woodcreeper is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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