The Black-striped Woodcreeper is a medium-sized woodcreeper characterized by bold black streaks on its head and underparts. It forages on tree trunks in humid forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests from Costa Rica and Panama south to western Colombia and western Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic climbing motion and prominent black streaking on its head and breast. Listen for its distinct, often whistling, vocalizations.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging from morning until late afternoon, often with mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests from Costa Rica and Panama south to western Colombia and western Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic climbing motion and prominent black streaking on its head and breast. Listen for its distinct, often whistling, vocalizations.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging from morning until late afternoon, often with mixed-species flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its strong black streaking on a lighter background makes it quite distinctive and relatively easy to identify among other woodcreepers.
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