Nesting The brown treecreeper breeds cooperatively and usually forms a long-term socially monogamous pair.
NSW: Vulnerable; NT: Vulnerable
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Bibi
At a glance
FamilyAustralasian Treecreepers
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatFound in a diverse range of habitats varying from coastal forests to mallee shrub-lands, the brown treecreeper often occupies eucalypt-dominated woodland habitats up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), avoiding areas with a dense shrubby understorey.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
3830visible hotspots
93948visible records
3states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Pale gray streaks on brownish belly. In flight shows a broad buff wing-bar. Favors more open country than White-throated Treecreeper.
Behavior
Works its way up the tree trunks but also perches on stumps and sometimes forages on the ground. Makes a loud, repetitive, short, whistling call.
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Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory