Ochre-collared Piculet
NameOchre-collared Piculet
Common NameOchre-collared Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus temminckii
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species has rufous-brown upperparts and a distinctive black crown heavily spotted with white. Males exhibit a red or orange patch on the forehead. The underparts are white with prominent black barring, and a subtle ochre-tinged collar is present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid trills or a series of quick, sharp notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, short tail, black crown with white spots, red/orange forehead patch (male), barred underparts, ochre-tinged collar
Description
The Ochre-collared Piculet is a very small, short-tailed woodpecker relative found in subtropical and tropical forests. It typically forages on thin branches and vines, often as part of mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
