Sichuan Treecreeper
Certhia tianquanensis
The Sichuan Treecreeper (Certhia tianquanensis) is a legendary treecreeper found only in China, weighing about 9 g. The Sichuan treecreeper is a rare species of bird in the treecreeper family, Certhiidae.
About the Sichuan Treecreeper
The Sichuan treecreeper is a rare species of bird in the treecreeper family, Certhiidae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Sichuan Treecreeper look like?
- The Sichuan treecreeper is a rare species of bird in the treecreeper family, Certhiidae.
- How big is a Sichuan Treecreeper?
- The Sichuan Treecreeper is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Sichuan Treecreeper?
- The Sichuan Treecreeper is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sichuan Treecreeper?
- The Sichuan Treecreeper is most easily confused with the Rusty-flanked Treecreeper, the Hodgson's Treecreeper and the Hume's Treecreeper.
- Is the Sichuan Treecreeper endangered?
- The Sichuan Treecreeper is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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