The Long-tailed Woodcreeper is a slender, medium-sized woodcreeper characterized by its elongated tail. It forages primarily in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests.
Where to spot
Widespread in the humid lowland and foothill forests of the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianas in South America.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic spiraling climb up tree trunks and large branches. Its slender build and distinctive long tail are good field marks. Often joins mixed-species flocks.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in the morning and early afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread in the humid lowland and foothill forests of the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianas in South America.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic spiraling climb up tree trunks and large branches. Its slender build and distinctive long tail are good field marks. Often joins mixed-species flocks.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in the morning and early afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its long tail feathers are noticeably stiffened and are used as a crucial brace as it climbs vertically on tree trunks.
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