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Red-browed Treecreeper
Climacteris erythrops
EndemicStatus
UncommonRarity
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Species Description
The Red-browed Treecreeper is a small, agile bird found in the wet eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. Endemic to temperate and subtropical regions from central Victoria to southeastern Queensland, it is well adapted to life on mature eucalypts, where it climbs trunks and branches in search of insects`.`
Fun Facts
They can probe under bark with remarkable precision, extracting insects hidden from view.
1. Rusty-red eyebrow above a dark grey head
2. Pale throat and chest with boldly streaked white belly
3. Pale wingbar visible in flight
Red-browed Treecreepers feed mainly on invertebrates, especially ants, which make up a large part of their diet. They breed from late August to January, nesting in tree hollows high up in mature trees. Clutches usually consist of two eggs. Only females incubate eggs. Cooperative breeding is common, with pairs often assisted by offspring from previous seasons, who help feed and defend the young. Both parents and helpers participate in raising the chicks.
Look for Red-browed Treecreepers in mature eucalypt forests and woodlands, both coastal and mountainous, from central Victoria to southeastern Queensland. They favour tall eucalypts with peeling bark, especially box trees, and are most active in the cooler hours of morning and evening. Their raspy, insect-like calls can help locate them as they spiral up tree trunks.
Physical Attributes
Height
15 cm
Size Relative to Other Birds20%
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