Eurasian Treecreeper

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The Eurasian Treecreeper is a small, unobtrusive bird perfectly adapted for life on tree trunks. It spirals upwards, probing bark crevices for insects with its slender, down-curved bill.

Where to spot

Widespread across Eurasia and parts of North Africa. It is found in a variety of wooded habitats, including coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests, as well as parks.

How to spot

Look closely at tree trunks, especially those with fissured bark, for a small bird hitching its way upwards. Listen for its high-pitched, thin, almost squeaky song, which helps distinguish it from the Short-toed Treecreeper.

When to spot

Observable throughout the year. They are often more conspicuous during the breeding season when males are singing, or in winter when foraging more openly on bare trees.

Where to spot

Widespread across Eurasia and parts of North Africa. It is found in a variety of wooded habitats, including coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests, as well as parks.

How to spot

When to spot

Observable throughout the year. They are often more conspicuous during the breeding season when males are singing, or in winter when foraging more openly on bare trees.

Credits: Door Paweł Kuźniar (Jojo_1, Jojo) - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=955836

Credits: By Ekytza - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41546804

Its dull, mottled brown plumage provides exceptional camouflage against tree bark, making it one of the most perfectly camouflaged birds in its habitat.

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