Ochraceous Piculet
NameOchraceous Piculet
Common NameOchraceous Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus limae
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThis species has ochraceous (yellowish-brown) underparts and brownish upperparts. The crown is black with fine white spotting, and males exhibit a distinctive red patch on the forehead. The tail is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsit' note, often given in a rapid series. It also produces soft drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northeastern Brazil, primarily found in the Caatinga biome and adjacent dry forests.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, ochraceous underparts, spotted black crown, red forehead patch (male), short tail
Description
The Ochraceous Piculet is a very small, short-tailed woodpecker-like bird. It typically forages on thin branches and twigs, often in pairs or small groups, moving actively through the canopy.
