Spot-crowned Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis)
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Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes affinis (Lafresnaye, 1839)

19–22 cmLength35 gWeight

The spot-crowned woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis), is a passerine bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. it is found in Middle America from Mexico to Panama.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper has been recorded at 68 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Savegre HotelCosta Rica2,891 records
  2. Savegre Mt. Lodge – primary forest trails above lodgeCosta Rica1,734 records
  3. San Gerardo de DotaCosta Rica1,075 records
More places
  1. Mount Totumas Cloud Forest ReservePanama672 records
  2. Paraiso Quetzal Lodge - Km 70Costa Rica632 records
  3. Reserva de la Biosfera El Triunfo – Campamento El TriunfoMexico552 records
  4. Cloudbridge Nature ReserveCosta Rica464 records
  5. PN Los Volcanes – Sector Cerro VerdeEl Salvador376 records
  6. Mirador Rey TepepulGuatemala370 records
  7. RNP Ranchitos del QuetzalGuatemala356 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaGuatemalaPanamaMexicoHondurasEl SalvadorNicaragua

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 spot-crowned woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes affinis), is a passerine bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. it is found in Middle America from Mexico to Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper?

The Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is about 19–22 cm long and weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: northeastern Mexico to western Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama.

When is the best time to see the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper as Least Concern.

What does the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length
19–22 cm
Weight
35 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
108 mm
Tail
101 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Middle America: northeastern Mexico to western Panama

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Lepidocolaptes

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Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

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