Arrowhead Piculet
NameArrowhead Piculet
Common NameArrowhead Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus minutissimus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown to blackish, heavily spotted or barred with white, giving a mottled appearance. Underparts are whitish with dark scaling or barring. Males have a prominent red crown patch, while females have a black crown spotted with white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often repeated in a series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Trinidad, where it is found in various forest types.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, dark mottled plumage, red crown (male), short tail, woodpecker-like foraging on small branches
Description
The Arrowhead Piculet is a tiny woodpecker-like bird, characterized by its dark, mottled plumage and a distinctive red crown in males. It typically forages on small branches and twigs, gleaning insects from bark.
