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Woodcreepers: Dendrocolaptidae - Physical Characteristics, Diet, Behavior And Reproduction, Conservation Status, Red-billed Scythebill (campylorhamphus Trochilirostris): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, WOODCREEPERS AND PEOPLE

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RED-BILLED SCYTHEBILL (Campylorhamphus trochilirostris): SPECIES ACCOUNT

Woodcreepers are found throughout the Central American and South American tropics. They occur from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The greatest species diversity of woodcreepers is found in tropical Amazonia, the Amazon River basin area.


Woodcreepers are found in many types of rainforests, montane (mountain) forests, and brush lands.


Woodcreepers, along with other tropical birds, attract tourists and birdwatchers to rainforest habitats. They have no other known impact on or importance to humans.

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Woodcreepers: Dendrocolaptidae - Physical Characteristics

Woodcreepers: Dendrocolaptidae - Diet

Woodcreepers: Dendrocolaptidae - Behavior And Reproduction

Woodcreepers stay in their breeding area all year long. They do not migrate. Some species of woodcreepers live in male-female pairs all year long, while others are solitary except during the breeding season. At night, woodcreepers generally roost in natural tree-cavities or old woodpecker holes, with each individual occupying a separate hole. Woodcreepers sing primarily at dusk, often while they a…

Woodcreepers: Dendrocolaptidae - Conservation Status

Woodcreepers: Dendrocolaptidae - Red-billed Scythebill (campylorhamphus Trochilirostris): Species Account

Physical characteristics: The red-billed scythebill is one of the larger woodcreeper species, with a body 9.5 to 11 inches (24 to 28 centimeters) in length. It has a long tail and a long, slender, downwardly-curved bill. Its back and tail are brownish red in color, while the belly is a lighter cinnamon-brown shade. The head and throat are covered with brown and white streaks. Geographic range: The…

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