About the Eurasian Treecreeper
The Eurasian treecreeper or common treecreeper is a small passerine bird also known in the British Isles, where it is the only living member of its genus, simply as treecreeper. It is similar to other treecreepers, and has a curved bill, patterned brown upperparts, whitish underparts, and long stiff tail feathers which help it creep up tree trunks. It can be most easily distinguished from the similar short-toed treecreeper, which shares much of its European range, by its different song.
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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.
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What the Eurasian Treecreeper sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Portugal, United States.
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Short-toed TreecreeperCerthia brachydactylaAll the treecreepers are similar in appearance, being small birds with streaked and spotted brown upperparts, rufous rumps and whitish underparts.
Bar-tailed TreecreeperCerthia himalayanaThe bar-tailed treecreeper has a flecked or striped feather pattern, usually in black, brown, white and red hues.
Sikkim TreecreeperCerthia discolorThe Sikkim treecreeper is a species of bird in the treecreeper family.
Side by side: Brown Creeper vs Eurasian Treecreeper · Eurasian Treecreeper vs Short-toed Treecreeper
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