Habitat: This species is fairly common in different types of habitats in the lowlands and lower foothills. Distribution: This species breeds in Central and South America. It has been reported from northern Colombia and northern Venezuela. Natural History Notes: This species is the most widespread Panamanian woodcreeper. It is an insectivore that will feed on ants and other insects, and spiders. On the ground, it will follow the highways of army ants. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 8.5 inches and 9.5 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This bird has a long, black, slightly decurved bill that is hooked at the tip. The head and the neck are dark brown with buff stripes. The upper part of the back is brown and the rest of the upperparts, wings and tail are rufous. The underparts are olive-brown with buff streaks on the breast.