Dendrocincla turdina
The Plain-winged Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla turdina) is a medium-sized furnariid, typically measuring 16.5 to 19 cm (6.5-7.5 inches) in length and weighing around 25-35 grams. Its plumage is remarkably understated, characterized by an olive-brown coloration across its upperparts, gradually fading to a slightly paler, duller brown on its underparts, with a distinctly plain throat. A key identifying feature is the lack of streaking or intricate patterns common to many other woodcreeper species, ...
This species primarily inhabits humid tropical and subtropical lowland forests, often frequenting the understory to mid-story, and can be found up to elevations of approximately 1800 meters, though more common below 1000m.
Primarily insectivorous, its diet consists mainly of various insects (including ants, beetles, orthopterans, and their larvae) and spiders, which it gleans from bark and foliage.
The Plain-winged Woodcreeper is a diurnal and rather active species, often observed singly or in pairs as it methodically forages. Its foraging strategy predominantly involves gleaning insects and spiders from tree trunks, branches, and vines, employing its short, decurved bill to probe crevices ...
The Plain-winged Woodcreeper has a disjunct distribution primarily across southeastern South America, inhabiting humid lowland forests. Its main range spans southeastern Brazil, extending south through eastern Paraguay, and reaching northeastern Argentina (Misiones Province). Isolated populations...
Least Concern
- The Plain-winged Woodcreeper's scientific name, *Dendrocincla turdina*, refers to its tree-climbing habits ("Dendrocincla") and its thrush-like ("turdina") plain plumage. - Unlike many of its woodcreeper relatives known for their streaked or patterned plumage, this species is named for its dist...