Black-tailed Treecreeper

Climacteris melanurus

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RarityUncommon

Height17 cm

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"It is the only treecreeper species present across most of Northern Australia."

Field Guide

Black-tailed Treecreeper

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The Black-tailed Treecreeper is a specialised bird found only in northern and northwestern Australia. It is uniquely adapted for life on tree trunks in dry forests and savannas, where it uses its strong feet to move nimbly up and down bark in search of insects. As the only treecreeper species across much of its range, it is easy to identify in the field`.`