Bar-bellied Woodcreeper
Hylexetastes stresemanni
About the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper
The bar-bellied woodcreeper (Hylexetastes stresemanni) is a species of bird in the Dendrocolaptinae subfamily. It is found in humid forest of the western Amazon in northern Bolivia, far western Brazil, eastern Peru, southeastern Colombia, and, as recently confirmed, eastern Ecuador.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper?
The scientific name of the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper is Hylexetastes stresemanni.
How many Bar-bellied Woodcreeper sightings have been recorded?
13 observations of the Bar-bellied Woodcreeper have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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