Grayish Piculet
NameGrayish Piculet
Common NameGrayish Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus granadensis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall grayish-brown plumage, with a browner back and wings. The underparts are paler, grayish-white, often with faint streaking. The crown is black with white spots, and males exhibit a distinct golden-yellow patch on the forecrown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often repeated. It also produces a soft drumming sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western and central Andes of Colombia, typically found in humid montane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Drab grayish-brown plumage, Black crown with white spots, Male has golden-yellow forecrown patch, Short tail
Description
The Grayish Piculet is a very small, drab woodpecker species endemic to Colombia. It forages actively on small branches and vines, often in mixed-species flocks, probing for insects with its short bill.
