What does the African Spotted Creeper eat?

The African Spotted Creeper's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore

How it forages

Primarily insectivorous. It forages by creeping up tree trunks and along branches, probing into bark crevices and under lichens for insects, spiders, and their larvae. It moves in a jerky, spiral fashion, often using its stiff tail as a prop, similar to true creepers (Certhia spp.). It rarely descends to the ground.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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