brown creeper
The 'brown creeper' is a small bird known for its unique method of climbing tree trunks in search of food.
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Definition
B2North American Wildlife
(ornithology)A small North American bird with a brown, streaked back and a white underside, known for creeping up tree trunks to find insects.
Example
- The brown creeper spiraled up the tree, searching for insects hidden in the bark.
B2New Zealand Wildlife
(ornithology)A passerine bird found only in New Zealand, known as the pipipi.
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