General

Brown Creeper: Small, tree-clinging bird with brown-streaked upperparts and white underparts. White line over eye and long, decurved bill are conspicuous. Sexes are similar. Uses stiff tail for support when climbing.

Range and Habitat

Brown Creeper: Breeds from Alaska to Newfoundland and southward to the western and northern U.S. Spends winters in breeding range and south to the Gulf coast and Florida. Preferred habitats include deciduous and mixed woodlands.

Listen to Call

Voice Text

Call is soft musical see-see-titi-see.

Interesting Facts

 When threatened they will freeze, often with outspread wings, and remain motionless for several minutes. At these times, their brown plumage is such an effective camouflage they can be nearly invisible.

 They start at the bottom of a tree, spiral upward pecking insects as it ascends, then hops down to the base of the next tree and begins again.

 In some areas Brown Creeper nests often have two openings, one that serves as an entrance and the other as an exit.

 A group of creepers are collectively known as "a sleeze of creepers", and a "spiral of creepers."

Author

Gary Owen Dick