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Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper

Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper

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The Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper is a large and distinctive terrestrial woodcreeper, known for its remarkably long, slender, and strongly decurved bill, resembling a scimitar.
Where to spot
Found in open, semi-arid habitats, grasslands, and dry woodlands in central Argentina and parts of Uruguay.
How to spot
Look for it walking and running on the ground, often in open areas. Its striking long, decurved bill and terrestrial habits are unmistakable identification features.
When to spot
Active year-round, primarily during the day. Often conspicuous foraging in open fields or along roadsides.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Drymornis bridgesii 196507567.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Drymornis bridgesii 247414333.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Drymornis bridgesii 314484629.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Drymornis bridgesii 324144859.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Drymornis bridgesii 343759510.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper (Drymornis bridgesii) (8077630580).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper (Drymornis bridgesii) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike most woodcreepers that climb trees, this species primarily forages on the ground, using its unique bill to probe for insects in soil and leaf litter.
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