Short-toed Treecreeper

Scientific Name: Certhia brachydactyla

Population Estimate: 2.7M - 11.7M

Range / Habitat: Low-lying deciduous forest in Western and Central Europe, extending into Northern Africa.

Field Notes: Common treecreeper habits and habitus. Only treecreeper in the Iberian Peninsula, but does overlap to the north with the Eurasian Treecreeper, which is found at higher altitudes and more coniferous forest.

Personal Notes: Seen at Maria Lucia Park, Seville

American Treecreeper

Scientific Name: Certhia americana

Population Estimate: 5.4M, Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Prefers mature forest for breeding, but can be found in parks and residential areas during winter and migration. Year-round in western North America, northeastern US, and into Canada. In winters, filling in the remainder of the US.

 

Field Notes: Small bird scrambling up trees with slender, decurved bill. Uses stiff tail feathers to prop itself against tree trunks. Patterned brown above, pale gray or white below.

Personal Notes: Also known as Brown Creeper.