Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) in Scandinavia

The Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) is a treecreeper found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A tiny, well-camouflaged bird that spirals up tree trunks probing for insects. It typically occurs in mature forests.

In the Nordic countries the Eurasian Treecreeper is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Eurasian Treecreeper

  • Eurasian Treecreeper – song & calls
  • Eurasian Treecreeper – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Certhia familiaris
  • Family: Treecreepers
  • Habitat: Mature forests
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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