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woodcreeper

woodcreeper

9.9
A bird of Central and South America with a curved bill and stiff tail that climbs trunks like a woodpecker
  • noun
  • /ˈwʊdˌkriːpər/
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  • We spotted a woodcreeper darting along a branch during our hike in the Amazon rainforest.

Examples

  • Many species of woodcreeper have uniquely shaped, curved bills adapted to extracting prey from bark.

  • The woodcreeper uses its stiff tail feathers to support itself as it climbs tree trunks in search of insects.

  • The woodcreeper is known for its unique climbing ability.

  • Have you ever seen a woodcreeper in the wild?

  • In the dense rainforest, I spotted a woodcreeper moving skillfully up the trunk of a tree, searching for insects.

  • The guide pointed out various birds, including the woodcreeper, which uses its stiff tail feathers to climb vertically.

  • As we hiked through the jungle, the woodcreeper caught my attention with its unique way of climbing bark.

Synonyms

woodhewer
vswoodcreeper
  • US
9.9

A bird with a curved beak and stiff tail that climbs tree trunks to find insects like a woodpecker

has identical meaning but is a different name form

Surface Forms

woodcreeper singular
woodcreepers plural

Morphology

woodcreeper = wood + creeper (transparent) = wood + creep + er

The word is a straightforward compound referring to an animal that creeps on wood or tree trunks.

Etymology

Woodcreeper comes from wood ('trees') and creeper, from creep meaning 'to move slowly along a surface'. So a woodcreeper is a bird that 'creeps' up tree trunks to find insects, using its curved bill and stiff tail to help it climb.