Certhia familiaris
The Treecreeper is a small, slim bird with mottled brown upperparts and white underparts.
Its long, curved bill is perfectly adapted for probing bark crevices, and its stiff tail feathers provide support while climbing. The feet are large, brownish-pink with long curved toes, which they use in gripping onto trees.
Both sexes look similar, with juveniles resembling adults but showing slightly more spotted plumage. There are no significant seasonal changes in appearance.
Length
12cm to 14cm
Wingspan
17cm to 21cm
Weight
7g to 12g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Brown White
Secondary Colour
Buff
Beak Colour
Brown Pink
Leg Colour
Brown Pink
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Treecreepers inhabit mature deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe and Asia. They prefer areas with large, old trees that provide ample foraging opportunities.
In the UK, Treecreepers are widespread residents, found in suitable woodland habitats throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. They are less common in areas with fewer mature trees.
Sea level to 3,000 meters
Temperate, Subarctic
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