About the Black-tailed Treecreeper
The Black-tailed Treecreeper (Climacteris melanurus) is a species of bird in the Australasian Treecreepers family (Climacteridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 7 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bkttre1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Treecreepers (Climacteridae) |
| Species | Climacteris melanurus |
| Species Codes | bkttre1, BTTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Treecreeper belong to?
The Black-tailed Treecreeper (Climacteris melanurus) belongs to the Australasian Treecreepers family (Climacteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Treecreeper?
The Black-tailed Treecreeper is a member of the Australasian Treecreepers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-tailed Treecreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Treecreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkttre1, or on iNaturalist.