Zimmer's Woodcreeper (Dendroplex kienerii)
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Zimmer's Woodcreeper

Dendroplex kienerii (des Murs, 1856)

21–24 cmLength45 gWeight

Zimmer's woodcreeper (Dendroplex kienerii) is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil

Zimmer's Woodcreeper has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Muyuna Amazon LodgePeru71 records
  2. ExplorNapo LodgePeru31 records
  3. Reserva Natural PalmaríBrazil21 records
More places
  1. Explorama LodgePeru16 records
  2. Ceiba Tops LodgePeru13 records
  3. ExplorNapo Lodge – Amazon Canopy WalkwayPeru9 records
  4. Manaus – MUSA/Jardim Botânico A. DuckeBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazil

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

Zimmer's woodcreeper (Dendroplex kienerii) is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Zimmer's Woodcreeper?

The Zimmer's Woodcreeper is about 21–24 cm long and weighs around 45 g.

Where does the Zimmer's Woodcreeper live?

Its breeding range: South America: Amazon and tributaries. It is most often recorded in Peru and Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Zimmer's Woodcreeper?

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

Is the Zimmer's Woodcreeper endangered?

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

What does the Zimmer's Woodcreeper eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Zimmer's Woodcreeper in?

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

At a glance

Length
21–24 cm
Weight
45 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
99 mm
Tail
87 mm
Bill
30 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: Amazon and tributaries

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Dendroplex

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Zimmer's Woodcreeper

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