
Long-tailed Woodcreeper
A species of Long-tailed Woodcreeper Scientific name : Deconychura longicauda Genus : Long-tailed Woodcreeper
Long-tailed Woodcreeper, A species of Long-tailed Woodcreeper
Botanical name: Deconychura longicauda
Genus: Long-tailed Woodcreeper
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Description

The long-tailed woodcreeper (Deconychura longicauda) is a species of bird in the Dendrocolaptinae subfamily. It is monotypic within Deconychura, but formerly this genus also included the spot-throated woodcreeper. The long-tailed woodcreeper is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Long-tailed Woodcreeper primarily feeds on invertebrates, capturing them through adept climbing and probing into bark crevices on trees. Long-tailed Woodcreeper exhibits specialized foraging techniques characterized by their agility and long tail support.
Habitat
Long-tailed Woodcreeper occupies subtropical or tropical moist lowland and foothill forests. It prefers the interior of mature forests but is also seen in forest edges and older second growths. While predominantly found at elevations up to 1700 meters, Amazonian populations typically reside below 500 meters, and Andean populations are adapted to higher elevations.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Long-tailed Woodcreeper Species
Long-tailed Woodcreeper