Camouflage

Description

Camouflage! The Brown Creeper spends most of its time spiraling up tree trunks in search of insects. It holds its short legs on either side of its body, with the long, curved claws hooking into the bark, and braces itself with its long, stiff tail. Both feet hop at the same time, making the bird’s head duck after each hop. Because of its specialized anatomy, the Brown Creeper rarely climbs downward: once high in a tree, it flies down to begin a new ascent at the base of a nearby tree.

Taken By

Nancy Ross

Taken On

April 23, 2024

Tagged

camouflage birds creeper wildlife plant tree tree_trunk animal anthus bird trunk wood cloud twig