Eurasian Treecreeper
Certhia familiaris
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Certhiidae
About
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.
Fun Fact
Treecreepers have specially stiffened tail feathers that act as a prop while they spiral up tree trunks, searching bark crevices for insects.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found mainly in coniferous forest, especially spruce and fir.
Diet
Feed on invertebrates on tree trunks.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance