plain-brown woodcreeper

The plain-brown woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa) is a species of bird found in tropical American forests, from Honduras to northeastern Argentina. Woodcreepers belong to the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae, which some classify as a separate family, Dendrocolaptidae.12

These birds are characterized by their brownish plumage, often with pale streaks or bars, and reddish-brown wings and tails. They are known for their unique climbing behavior, using stiff tail feathers as a prop to work their way up tree trunks, searching for insects in bark and leaves. Some species also follow marching ant columns to catch insects disturbed by the ants. Woodcreepers typically have stout, laterally compressed bills, though some have downcurved or wedge-shaped bills. They are generally solitary and are often detected by their distinctive calls.1