Red-browed Treecreeper

Climacteris erythrops

Australasian Treecreepers · Passeriformes · Rare

The Red-browed Treecreeper (Climacteris erythrops) is a rare australasian treecreeper found only in Australia, weighing about 23 g. The red-browed treecreeper is a species of bird in the family Climacteridae.

Least ConcernRareEndemicEats invertebratesforestcavity nest23 g

About the Red-browed Treecreeper

The red-browed treecreeper is a species of bird in the family Climacteridae. It is endemic to temperate and subtropical eastern Australia. It is found in mature eucalypt forests and woodlands in both coastal and mountainous regions, from central Victoria to south-eastern Queensland.

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How to identify it

It has a dark brown back and a red brow above its eye.

Where it lives

When to see it

The Red-browed Treecreeper can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Red-browed Treecreeper?
It has a dark brown back and a red brow above its eye.
How big is a Red-browed Treecreeper?
The Red-browed Treecreeper is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
Where can you see a Red-browed Treecreeper?
The Red-browed Treecreeper is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Red-browed Treecreeper?
The Red-browed Treecreeper is most easily confused with the Rufous Treecreeper, the White-browed Treecreeper and the Black-tailed Treecreeper.
Is the Red-browed Treecreeper endangered?
The Red-browed Treecreeper is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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