Golden-spangled Piculet
NameGolden-spangled Piculet
Common NameGolden-spangled Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus exilis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown with red-orange feather tips on the forecrown and white spots on the rest of the crown and nape. Females lack the red-orange, having a black crown with white spots. The face is white with fine black spotting, and the upperparts are olive-brown. Underparts are whitish with prominent dark barring, particularly on the flanks and belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, thin, and rapid trill or a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in northeastern South America, inhabiting eastern Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, barred underparts, spotted face, male with red-orange forecrown, often forages on thin branches
Description
The Golden-spangled Piculet is a very small woodpecker known for its habit of foraging on thin branches and vines, often hanging upside down. It is characterized by its distinctive patterned head and barred underparts, typical of piculets.
