The Large-billed Woodcreeper is a very large and robust woodcreeper characterized by its exceptionally heavy bill. It uses its powerful bill to extract large prey from bark.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland forests and woodlands of South America, primarily in the Amazon basin, Chaco, and Cerrado regions.
How to spot
Look for its impressive size and notably large, heavy bill as it climbs tree trunks. Its deep, resonant vocalizations are also a key identifier.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging on large tree trunks or dead trees from morning to afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland forests and woodlands of South America, primarily in the Amazon basin, Chaco, and Cerrado regions.
How to spot
Look for its impressive size and notably large, heavy bill as it climbs tree trunks. Its deep, resonant vocalizations are also a key identifier.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging on large tree trunks or dead trees from morning to afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its massive bill, one of the largest among woodcreepers, allows it to forage on larger insects and even small vertebrates, making it an apex predator within its niche.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.