Image via Macaulay Library
Point-tailed Palmcreeper
- Scientific name
- Berlepschia rikeri
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Point-tailed Palmcreeper, or Berlepschia rikeri, was first described by Robert Ridgway in 1886. Named in honor of the German ornithologist Hans von Berlepsch, this species occupies a distinct monotypic genus within the Furnariidae family. It evolved to inhabit the lowland Amazonian rainforests, specifically gravitating toward Mauritia flexuosa palm swamps, which are essential to its life cycle and foraging behaviors.
The bird's design is a marvel of evolutionary specialization, featuring a stiff, pointed tail that serves as a support mechanism while it navigates palm fronds. Its plumage is characterized by warm, rufous-brown tones with bold black streaks, providing effective camouflage against the dark, fibrous textures of the palm environment. It was identified during a period of intense exploration of the South American tropics, and its classification has remained stable due to its unique anatomical adaptations that set it apart from other woodcreepers.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Point-tailed Palmcreeper
Point-tailed Palmcreeper is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Point-tailed Palmcreeper on collecto.rs?
Point-tailed Palmcreeper doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Point-tailed Palmcreeper?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Point-tailed Palmcreeper catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Point-tailed Palmcreeper is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
