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Black-tailed Treecreeper

Climacteris melanurus

The Black-tailed Treecreeper, known scientifically as Climacteris melanurus, presents a striking figure with its dark brown plumage and characteristic black tail. Sexual dimorphism is evident in this species, with the male sporting a black throat, while the female's throat is a contrasting white.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the Black-tailed Treecreeper, the dark brown body and black tail are key features to watch for in both genders. In males, look out for a black throat and in females look for a white throat.

Habitat

This bird is a denizen of forests, feeling equally at home in temperate woodlands as well as in the more lush environments of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Distribution

The Black-tailed Treecreeper is an endemic species, present only in the northern and northwestern regions of Australia.

Behaviour

A fascinating aspect of the Black-tailed Treecreeper's life is its cooperative breeding behaviour. This bird does not solely rely on the biological parents to raise its young; instead, it enlists the help of multiple individuals in the nurturing process.

Breeding

The Black-tailed Treecreeper reaches sexual maturity around the age of two years. Their breeding strategy is communal, with several birds contributing to the upbringing of the offspring.

Conservation status

BirdLife International has assessed the Black-tailed Treecreeper as being of Least Concern. This status indicates that, currently, there are no immediate threats to the population levels of this species.

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The Drongo
15 Oct 2024 - 8:45pm
Australia

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