Olive-backed Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus triangularis
Silhouette: Melo-Ortiz O.E.; Herrera-R, G.A. y Parada-Pedreros S · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusXiphorhynchus (Xiphorhynchus Woodcreepers)
- SpeciesXiphorhynchus triangularis (Olive-backed Woodcreeper)
About the Olive-backed Woodcreeper
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. The olive-backed woodcreeper and the spotted woodcreeper (X. erythropygius) were formerly considered conspecific but since the mid-20th century have been treated as separate species.
The olive-backed woodcreeper has these four subspecies: X. t. triangularis (Lafresnaye, 1842) X. t. hylodromus Wetmore, 1939 X. t. intermedius Carriker, 1935 X. t. bangsi Chapman, 1919 The olive-backed woodcreeper is 19.5 to 25 cm (7.7 to 9.8 in) long, males weigh 40 to 52 g (1.4 to 1.8 oz) and females 32 to 48 g (1.1 to 1.7 oz). It is a medium-sized member of genus Xiphorhynchus, with a slightly decurved bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies X. t. triangularis have a finely streaked face with a buffy supercilium and eyering. Their crown and nape are blackish brown with pale buff elongated spots. Their back, wing coverts, and rump are bright olive to brownish olive. Their upper back has scattered buff streaks... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Olive-backed Woodcreeper in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 3 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 9 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 10 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Olive-backed Woodcreeper in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Olive-backed Woodcreeper sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Olive-backed Woodcreeper in Cordillera Azul National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Olive-backed Woodcreeper in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.