Bird Guide

Brown Creeper vs Eurasian Treecreeper

Brown Creeper (Certhia americana)

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

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Adults are brown on the upper parts with light spotting, resembling a piece of tree bark, with white underparts. They have a long thin bill with a slight downward curve and a long stiff tail used for support as the bird creeps upwards. The male creeper has a slightly larger bill than the female. Brown creepers are smaller than white-breasted nuthatches but larger than golden-crowned kinglets. Measurements: Length: 4.7–5.5 in (12–14 cm) Weight: 0.2–0.3 oz (5.7–8.5 g) Wingspan: 6.7–7.

ID text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recording: Jonathon Jongsma · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Conway Hawn · CC BY 4.0
Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)

Eurasian Treecreeper

Certhia familiaris

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Similar in appearance, all treecreepers are small birds with streaked and spotted brown upperparts, rufous rumps and whitish underparts. They have long decurved bills, and long rigid tail feathers that provide support as they creep up tree trunks looking for insects. The Eurasian treecreeper is 12.5 cm (4.9 in) long and weighs 7.0–12.9 g (0.25–0.46 oz). It has warm brown upperparts intricately patterned with black, buff and white, and a plain brown tail. Its belly, flanks and vent area are tinged with buff.

ID text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recording: Jochem Verweij · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Лариса Артемьева · CC0

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