Elegant Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus elegans
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 elegans (Elegant Woodcreeper)
About the Elegant Woodcreeper
The elegant woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus elegans) is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The elegant woodcreeper has these five subspecies:
X. e. buenavistae Zimmer, JT, 1948 X. e. ornatus Zimmer, JT, 1934 X. e. insignis (Hellmayr, 1905) X. e. juruanus (Ihering, HFA, 1905) X. e. elegans (Pelzeln, 1868) Some authors have treated the elegant woodcreeper and Spix's woodcreeper (X. spixii) as conspecific. Subspecies X. e. insignis and X. e. juruanus have been treated as separate species and also as subspecies of Spix's woodcreeper.
The elegant woodcreeper is a medium-sized member of its genus, with a longish, slim, nearly straight bill. The species is 18 to 22.5 cm (7.1 to 8.9 in) long; males weigh 31 to 38 g (1.1 to 1.3 oz) and females 29 to 35 g (1.0 to 1.2 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies X. e. elegans have a blackish brown face with bold buff streaks, whitish lores, and a pale supercilium. Their crown and nape are dark olive-brown with small buff spots with blackish edges that are streakier... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Elegant Woodcreeper in Manu 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 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Elegant Woodcreeper in Manu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Elegant Woodcreeper sighting in Manu National Park, based on 208 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Elegant Woodcreeper in Manu National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Elegant Woodcreeper in Manu National Park in our monthly data.