Chestnut Piculet
NameChestnut Piculet
Common NameChestnut Piculet
Scientific NameSasia abnormis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive chestnut-rufous body plumage. The head features a black crown, a prominent white supercilium, and white lores, contrasting with a dark bill. Males also possess a small yellow patch on the forehead.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often repeated. It also produces a rapid series of 'chip' notes and soft drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and the Philippines (Palawan).
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Short tail, Chestnut-rufous body, Black crown with white supercilium, Yellow forehead patch (males)
Description
The Chestnut Piculet is a very small, short-tailed woodpecker found in Southeast Asian forests. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for insects in the lower to middle canopy, moving quickly through branches and bark.
