The white-striped woodcreeper is a species of bird in the subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Region
Mexican Highlands
Typical Environment
Occurs in montane forests of western, central, and southern Mexico, including the Sierra Madre Occidental, Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, and Sierra Madre del Sur. Prefers pine, pine–oak, fir, and cloud forests, using both mature and well-structured secondary stands. Common along forested ravines and edges where large trees remain. Typically forages from the midstory to the canopy, moving methodically along trunks and large limbs.
Altitude Range
900–3000 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
A member of the woodcreeper subfamily, it specializes in hitching up trunks and probing bark with its long, decurved bill. It often joins mixed-species flocks, helping control forest insect populations. Though locally affected by forest loss, it remains generally common in suitable highland habitat.
Temperament
shy and methodical
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats between trees; mostly climbs rather than flies within territories
Social Behavior
Usually solitary or in pairs and frequently joins mixed-species feeding flocks. Territorial during the breeding season and likely monogamous. Nests in cavities, often using natural holes or old woodpecker nests, with both adults participating in care.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A series of clear, thin whistles that may accelerate or slightly descend, often given from mid-canopy perches. Calls include sharp ticking notes and brief chatter used in contact within pairs.
