Key information
The treecreeper is small, very active, bird that lives in trees. It has a long, slender, downcurved bill. It is speckly brown above and mainly white below. It breeds in the UK and is resident here. Birds leave their breeding territories in autumn but most range no further than 20 km. Its population is mainly stable.
What they eat:
Insects and spiders, and some seeds in winter.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 12.5cm
- Wingspan:
- 18-21cm
- Weight:
- 8-12g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 200,000 territories
Identifying features:
Treecreeper
