Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes hoffmannsi)
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Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper

Dendrocolaptes hoffmannsi Hellmayr, 1909

28–29 cmLength83 gWeight

Hoffmanns's woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes hoffmannsi) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

Hoffmanns's woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes hoffmannsi) 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 Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper?

The Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper is about 28–29 cm long and weighs around 83 g.

Where does the Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central Amazonia.

Is the Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper as Least Concern.

What does the Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length
28–29 cm
Weight
83 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
136 mm
Tail
123 mm
Bill
40 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Dendrocolaptes

Other birds in the genus Dendrocolaptes

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Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper

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