woodcreeper

• Substantiv, das einen der zahlreichen in Süd- und Mittelamerika vorkommenden Vögel bezeichnet, die einen gebogenen Schnabel und steife Schwanzfedern haben und ähnlich wie Spechte klettern und Nahrung suchen.

A noun referring to any of numerous South and Central American birds characterized by a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers, which climb and feed in a manner similar to woodpeckers.

1. A type of birdC1formal

   Any of numerous South and Central American birds with a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers that climb and feed like woodpeckers.

   Baumsteiger

   • The woodcreeper uses its stiff tail feathers to brace against tree trunks.
   • We spotted a woodcreeper climbing up the bark in the Amazon rainforest.
   • Woodcreepers are known for their distinctive curved bills used to catch insects.

   Synonymewoodhewer