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Presidio of San Francisco
Brown Creeper
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| © Alan Hopkins 1999 |
| A Brown Creeper, like those found at the Presidio, at Fort Funston. |
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Natural History: The Brown Creeper eats insects and other invertebrates by probing into bark and picking them off leaves. It often feeds by spiraling up a tree trunk. Nests are often built behind loose bark, usually in old-growth trees or snags. It is monogamous and breeds from March to mid-August.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this bird is found in Monterey Pine, Monterey Cypress, Redwood forests, and palm trees. It breeds within the Presidio grounds.
Frequency: This species is common in the Presidio year round.
Identifying Characteristics: The Brown Creeper is a small, slim bird with a brown color and light camouflage stripes. It is distinguished by its tendency to spiral up trees.
Presidio Birds main page
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Did You Know?
Over 60 species of bees can be found in the Presidio. This very diverse population results from ample nesting habitats in the
Presidio’s soft, sandy soils, as well as a large variety of coastal scrub plants to provide nectar and pollen.
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Last Updated: November 17, 2007 at 13:22 EST |
