About the Black-tailed Treecreeper
The black-tailed treecreeper is a species of bird in the family Climacteridae. It is endemic to north and northwestern Australia and is the only treecreeper species found throughout most of its range. It belongs to the genus Climacteris and is noticeably darker than the other members of the genus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Treecreepers (Climacteridae) |
| Species | Climacteris melanurus |
| Species Codes | bkttre1, BTTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Treecreeper belong to?
The Black-tailed Treecreeper (Climacteris melanurus) belongs to the Australasian Treecreepers family (Climacteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Treecreeper?
The black-tailed treecreeper is a species of bird in the family Climacteridae. It is endemic to north and northwestern Australia and is the only treecreeper species found throughout most of its range. It belongs to the genus Climacteris and is noticeably darker than the other members of the genus....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Treecreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Treecreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkttre1, or on iNaturalist.
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