Olive-backed Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus triangularis)
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Olive-backed Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus triangularis (Lafresnaye, 1842)

20–25 cmLength46 gWeight

The olive-backed woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus triangularis) is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: February and November · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Olive-backed Woodcreeper has been recorded at 113 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador3,215 records
  2. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador1,816 records
  3. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru564 records
More places
  1. Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia343 records
  2. Sumaco RoadEcuador291 records
  3. Río Quijos EcoLodgeEcuador269 records
  4. Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia184 records
  5. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru183 records
  6. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru177 records
  7. Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador168 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombiaPeruVenezuelaBolivia

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 olive-backed woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus triangularis) is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Olive-backed Woodcreeper?

The Olive-backed Woodcreeper is about 20–25 cm long and weighs around 46 g.

Where does the Olive-backed Woodcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: Venezuela to Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Olive-backed Woodcreeper?

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

Is the Olive-backed Woodcreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Olive-backed Woodcreeper as Least Concern.

What does the Olive-backed Woodcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Olive-backed Woodcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length
20–25 cm
Weight
46 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
114 mm
Tail
98 mm
Bill
33 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: Venezuela to Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Xiphorhynchus

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Olive-backed Woodcreeper

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