
Black-striped Woodcreeper
A species of Thick-billed Streaked Woodcreepers Scientific name : Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus Genus : Thick-billed Streaked Woodcreepers
Black-striped Woodcreeper, A species of Thick-billed Streaked Woodcreepers
Botanical name: Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus
Genus: Thick-billed Streaked Woodcreepers
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Description

The black-striped woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus) is a species of bird in the Dendrocolaptinae subfamily. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.

Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Black-striped Woodcreeper primarily consumes arthropods and small vertebrates, foraging along tree trunks with a specialized technique that involves probing into crevices with its bill to extract prey.
Habitat
The black-striped Woodcreeper's habitat includes humid lowland and evergreen forests, mangrove ecosystems, and occasionally tree plantations. It prefers mature forests' interiors but also resides in edges, gaps, and secondary growth areas. Its range spans from sea level to 1,000 meters in the tropics, reaching 1,500 meters in subtropical zones.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Species
Black-striped Woodcreeper