Eurasian Treecreeper

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Certhia familiaris

Eurasian Treecreeper, a reference photo
Photo: caroline legg · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Eurasian treecreeper or common treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) is a small passerine bird also known in the British Isles, where it is the only living member of its genus, simply as treecreeper. It is similar to other treecreepers, and has a curved bill, patterned brown upperparts, whitish underparts, and long stiff tail feathers which help it creep up tree trunks. It can be most easily distinguished from the similar short-toed treecreeper, which shares much of its European range, by its different song.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eurasian Treecreeper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Certhiidae
Genus
Certhia
Species
Certhia familiaris

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