Ceara Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus)
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Ceara Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus atlanticus (Cory, 1916)

15–18 cmLength22 gWeight

The Ceara woodcreeper or Atlantic woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Ceara Woodcreeper has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RPPN Pedra D'AntasBrazil238 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Ceara woodcreeper or Atlantic woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus atlanticus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Ceara Woodcreeper?

The Ceara Woodcreeper is about 15–18 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Ceara Woodcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Ceara Woodcreeper?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Ceara Woodcreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ceara Woodcreeper as Vulnerable.

What does the Ceara Woodcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ceara Woodcreeper in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15–18 cm
Weight
22 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
89 mm
Tail
77 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Xiphorhynchus

Other birds in the genus Xiphorhynchus

Striped WoodcreeperStriped WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus obsoletusLesser WoodcreeperLesser WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus fuscusChestnut-rumped WoodcreeperChestnut-rumped WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus pardalotusOcellated WoodcreeperOcellated WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus ocellatusElegant WoodcreeperElegant WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus elegansSpix's WoodcreeperSpix's WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus spixiiBuff-throated WoodcreeperBuff-throated WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus guttatusCocoa WoodcreeperCocoa WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus susurransIvory-billed WoodcreeperIvory-billed WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus flavigasterBlack-striped WoodcreeperBlack-striped WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus lachrymosusSpotted WoodcreeperSpotted WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus erythropygiusOlive-backed WoodcreeperOlive-backed WoodcreeperXiphorhynchus triangularis
Ceara Woodcreeper

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