iainp
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Another bird on the Pico Humboldt Trail, The Andes, NW Venezuela, April 2010 It's a Woodcreeper of course, and a big one, as I recall.
My guide book says there are 4 possible species of Woodcreeper in this area; Strong-billed, Black-banded, Olive-backed and Montane.
The huge bill fits in with Strong-billed. The black-banded has a straight bill so it's not that one I think. The Olive-backed has a smaller bill, so that's out, and the Montane has streaking on the belly.
So I'm going for Strong-billed Woodcreeper, but it would be nice to have it confirmed before it goes on my Life List :t:
Cheers,
Iain
My guide book says there are 4 possible species of Woodcreeper in this area; Strong-billed, Black-banded, Olive-backed and Montane.
The huge bill fits in with Strong-billed. The black-banded has a straight bill so it's not that one I think. The Olive-backed has a smaller bill, so that's out, and the Montane has streaking on the belly.
So I'm going for Strong-billed Woodcreeper, but it would be nice to have it confirmed before it goes on my Life List :t:
Cheers,
Iain