Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper
Drymornis bridgesii
The Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper (Drymornis bridgesii) is a uncommon ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 5 countries, weighing about 93 g. The scimitar-billed woodcreeper is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper
The scimitar-billed woodcreeper is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The scimitar-billed woodcreeper is 26 to 35 cm (10 to 14 in) long and weighs 76 to 110 g (2.7 to 3.9 oz). It is a large woodcreeper with a relatively short tail and a long decurved bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have dark rufous ear coverts and a white supercilium and moustachial stripe. Their forehead, crown, and nape are rufous to dark brown, with the nape being slightly lighter with white flecks. Their back, scapulars, and most wing coverts are cinnamon-brown to reddish brown. Their rump, uppertail coverts, and tail are rufous. Voice: The scimitar-billed woodcreeper's song is a "downslurred, decelerating series of upslurred whistled notes...tweedle tweedle tweed twee twee". It also sings "an almost level series of overslurred whistled notes...jli jli jli jli jli". Its calls include "sik, tsis-sik, or tsis-sik-sik" and a thrice-repeated "cheedle". Pairs sometimes sing in duet.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Scimitar-billed 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 a Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper?
- The scimitar-billed woodcreeper is 26 to 35 cm (10 to 14 in) long and weighs 76 to 110 g (2.7 to 3.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper?
- The Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper is a medium sized bird weighing about 93 g.
- Where can you see a Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper?
- The Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper occurs in 5 countries, including Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper?
- The Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper is most easily confused with the Lineated Foliage-gleaner, the Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner and the Rufous-fronted Thornbird.
- Is the Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper endangered?
- The Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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