White-browed Treecreeper (Climacteris affinis)
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White-browed Treecreeper

Climacteris affinis Blyth, 1863

22 gWeight

The white-browed treecreeper (Climacteris affinis) is the smallest of the Australo-papuan treecreepers and sole family member adapted to arid environments.

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-browed Treecreeper has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bowra Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia983 records
  2. Gluepot ReserveAustralia366 records
  3. Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkAustralia8 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

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 white-browed treecreeper (Climacteris affinis) is the smallest of the Australo-papuan treecreepers and sole family member adapted to arid environments. The species foraging strategy involves climbing the trunks of trees in search of invertebrate prey on and under bark. Although some populations within the species range have declined, the species IUCN conservation status is of Least Concern.

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Questions

How big is the White-browed Treecreeper?

The White-browed Treecreeper weighs around 22 g.

Where does the White-browed Treecreeper live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: south-central Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the White-browed Treecreeper?

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

Is the White-browed Treecreeper endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-browed Treecreeper as Least Concern.

What does the White-browed Treecreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-browed Treecreeper in?

It belongs to the family Australasian Treecreepers (Climacteridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
22 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
85 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

Australasia: south-central Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Treecreepers Climacteridae
Genus
Climacteris

Other birds in the genus Climacteris

White-browed Treecreeper

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