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Northern Barred-Woodcreeper

Northern Barred-Woodcreeper

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The Northern Barred Woodcreeper is a large, stout woodcreeper characterized by prominent barring on its underparts. It is a powerful climber, foraging on tree trunks for insects.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for its large size and distinctive barred plumage as it climbs tree trunks. Listen for its loud, clear calls, which often reveal its presence.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging, sometimes with army ant swarms, from morning to afternoon.
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File:Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae -on tree-1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae -on tree-1 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Northern Barred Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often associated with army ant swarms, where it preys on insects fleeing the ants, a common foraging strategy for larger woodcreepers.
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