Genus Xenops are small woodcreeper-like birds with upturned bills. Generally seen moving along trunks and dry branches where they chisel for insects in decaying wood. |
A small bird that pecks at tree trunks and branches is usually found at lower altitudes. |
In 2023 split from the Plain Xenops and only found in the Atlantic rainforest. |
Found at higher altitudes than Plain Xenops in most parts of its range, but at low altitudes in Ecuador and Brazil. |
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