Olivaceous Woodcreeper
Sittasomus griseicapillus
The Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus) is a uncommon ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 20 countries, weighing about 13 g. The olivaceous woodcreeper is a passerine bird in subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Olivaceous Woodcreeper
The olivaceous woodcreeper is a passerine bird in subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found from central Mexico south through every Central American country, on the island of Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, and Suriname.
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How to identify it
The olivaceous woodcreeper is one of the smallest members of its subfamily. It has a slim body and a short straight bill, and unlike most other woodcreepers has no streaks or spots. The sexes' plumages are alike but females average smaller than males. Adults are 13.1 to 19.3 cm (5.2 to 7.6 in) long. Males weigh 9.0 to 18.0 g (0.32 to 0.63 oz) and females 8.6 to 16.0 g (0.30 to 0.56 oz). Length and weight vary geographically. All subspecies have a dark iris, a dark gray to black maxilla, a black to light gray mandible with a darker tip, and gray, bluish gray, or black legs and feet. Voice: The olivaceous woodcreeper's vocalizations vary widely across the subspecies. There are at least six song types and can be sorted into two groups. Subspecies in Middle America, northern South America, and west of the Andes make "a rapid staccato trill or thin rattle". Those in Amazonia and eastern and southeastern Brazil make "a rapid, alternating series of clear whistles". The song of S. g.
What the Olivaceous Woodcreeper sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in French Guiana.
When to see it
The Olivaceous Woodcreeper can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Olivaceous Woodcreeper?
- The olivaceous woodcreeper is one of the smallest members of its subfamily. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Olivaceous Woodcreeper?
- The Olivaceous Woodcreeper is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see an Olivaceous Woodcreeper?
- The Olivaceous Woodcreeper occurs in 20 countries, including Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize and Argentina.
- What does an Olivaceous Woodcreeper sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Olivaceous Woodcreeper on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an Olivaceous Woodcreeper?
- The Olivaceous Woodcreeper is most easily confused with the Streak-headed Woodcreeper, the Cocoa Woodcreeper and the Wedge-billed Woodcreeper.
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