Ecuadorian Piculet
NameEcuadorian Piculet
Common NameEcuadorian Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus sclateri
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dusky brown with fine white barring, while the underparts are heavily barred with black and white. The crown is black with white spots, and males exhibit yellow spots on the forecrown, as seen in the image.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often repeated. They also produce soft drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, as well as degraded secondary growth.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, heavily barred underparts, black crown with white spots, yellow spots on male forecrown, short tail, creeping foraging behavior on small branches
Description
The Ecuadorian Piculet is a tiny woodpecker relative known for its distinctive barred plumage and habit of foraging on small branches and twigs. It moves actively through the understory and forest edges, gleaning insects from bark and crevices.
