Hume's Treecreeper
A species of Typical Treecreepers Scientific name : Certhia manipurensis Genus : Typical Treecreepers
Hume's Treecreeper, A species of Typical Treecreepers
Botanical name: Certhia manipurensis
Genus: Typical Treecreepers
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Description
Hume's treecreeper (Certhia manipurensis) was earlier included within the brown-throated treecreeper complex and identified as a separate species on the basis of their distinctive calls. This species in the treecreeper family is found in Assam, Myanmar, Shan Mountains, Laos and the Dalat Plateau. This form has a rich cinnamon throat and breast with support for their status coming from nd molecular evidence and calls. The name commemorates the British naturalist Allan Octavian Hume who worked in India.
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Hume's Treecreeper primarily feeds on insects and spiders, located beneath the bark of trees during its specialized foraging. It probes into crevices with its curved bill, uniquely adapted for such tasks.
Habitat
The habitat of hume's Treecreeper typically encompasses moist hill evergreen forests, and regions where pine forests intermingle with broadleaf trees. These birds are commonly found in the broader geographical regions of Southeast Asia, which includes hilly areas within subtropical or tropical zones that support dense woodland environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Treecreepers Genus
Typical Treecreepers Species
Hume's Treecreeper