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Ceara Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus atlanticus
Ceara Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Ceara Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus) is a member of the Furnariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 21.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Furnariidae Ovenbirds
- Genus Xiphorhynchus
- Species atlanticus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ceara Woodcreeper is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ceara Woodcreeper is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ceara Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus) is a member of the Furnariidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA ne Brazil.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.8 g, with a wing length of about 8.9 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 327,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ceara Woodcreeper?
The Ceara Woodcreeper is a small bird that weighs around 21.8 g.
Where does the Ceara Woodcreeper live?
The Ceara Woodcreeper is found across South America with a range covering SA ne Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ceara Woodcreeper belong to?
The Ceara Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus) belongs to the Furnariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ceara Woodcreeper eat?
The Ceara Woodcreeper is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ceara Woodcreeper migrate?
The Ceara Woodcreeper is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ceara Woodcreeper endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Ceara Woodcreeper make?
1 real field recording of the Ceara Woodcreeper — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ceara Woodcreeper's range?
The Ceara Woodcreeper has a mapped global range of about 327,000 km².
Conservation
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