Lepidocolaptes fatimalimae
The Inambari Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes fatimalimae) is a captivating neotropical bird, recently recognized as a distinct species in 2013, highlighting the Amazon's hidden biodiversity. Measuring approximately 19 cm (7.5 inches) in length, it exhibits a classic woodcreeper morphology with a slender, somewhat decurved bill and stiffened tail feathers used for support. Its plumage is characterized by brownish upperparts finely streaked with buffy-white, transitioning to paler underparts with m...
This woodcreeper inhabits lowland evergreen rainforests, primarily found in *terra firme* (non-flooded) and transitional forests at elevations generally below 600 meters.
Its diet consists primarily of arthropods, including insects and spiders, which it gleans and probes from tree bark and epiphytes.
The Inambari Woodcreeper is a diurnal species, spending its days foraging and communicating within its forest domain, typically roosting in tree cavities overnight. It employs a specialized foraging strategy, spiraling upwards on tree trunks, large branches, and vines, meticulously probing bark c...
The Inambari Woodcreeper is resident to the southwestern Amazon basin, with its range primarily encompassing southeastern Peru (specifically the Madre de Dios region), northwestern Bolivia (found in the departments of Pando and Beni), and southwestern Brazil (occurring in the states of Acre, Rond...
Least Concern
- The Inambari Woodcreeper was only formally described and recognized as a distinct species in 2013, previously being considered a subspecies within the broader 'Albolineated Woodcreeper' complex. - Its scientific name, *fatimalimae*, honors Brazilian ornithologist Maria de Fátima de Lima for her...