Fine-barred Piculet
NameFine-barred Piculet
Common NameFine-barred Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus exilis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown spotted with red or orange, while females have a black crown spotted with white. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the underparts are whitish with fine dark barring, particularly on the flanks and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often repeated in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, including eastern Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, fine barring on underparts, black crown with red/orange spots (male) or white spots (female), short tail, active foraging on small branches
Description
The Fine-barred Piculet is a very small, active woodpecker-like bird found in tropical and subtropical forests. It typically forages on small branches and twigs, often as part of mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
