Dendroplex kienerii
Zimmer's Woodcreeper (Dendroplex kienerii) is a medium-sized passerine bird, measuring approximately 19-20 cm (7.5-8 inches) in length, characterized by its distinctive streaked plumage. It features a brownish overall coloration, with prominent buffy streaking on its head, neck, and breast that contrasts against a darker brown back. Key field marks include rich rufous wings and tail, which are often visible during flight or when climbing, and a stout, slightly decurved, horn-colored bill. Thi...
This species primarily inhabits lowland evergreen and semi-deciduous floodplain forests, particularly várzea and riparian woodlands, often near rivers or areas with standing water. It typically occurs at elevations from sea level up to 300 meters.
The diet of Zimmer's Woodcreeper consists mainly of arthropods, including insects and spiders, which it extracts from bark and decaying wood. It forages by actively probing and gleaning from tree surfaces.
Zimmer's Woodcreeper is primarily diurnal, actively foraging during daylight hours and likely roosting solitarily in tree cavities or dense foliage at night. Its foraging strategy is classic for woodcreepers: it hitches or spirals up tree trunks, large branches, and even fallen logs, meticulously...
Zimmer's Woodcreeper has a relatively restricted distribution within the western Amazon basin of South America. Its primary range includes southeastern Peru, specifically in the departments of Madre de Dios and Ucayali, extending into southwestern Brazil in the states of Acre, Rondônia, and Amazo...
Least Concern
- Its common name 'Woodcreeper' perfectly describes its unique foraging method of hitching up tree trunks. - Zimmer's Woodcreeper is part of the incredibly diverse Furnariidae family, which includes ovenbirds and their relatives, all endemic to the Neotropics. - Its slightly decurved bill is a sp...