Olivaceous Piculet
NameOlivaceous Piculet
Common NameOlivaceous Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus olivaceus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with paler olive-brown underparts that may show faint streaking. The crown is dark brown to blackish, finely spotted with white. Males have a prominent reddish-orange or yellowish patch on the forecrown. The tail is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'tsit' call, often given in a series. They also produce soft drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and western Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, olive-brown plumage, dark crown with white spots, male with reddish/yellowish forecrown patch, short tail
Description
This tiny woodpecker is characterized by its drab olive-brown plumage and a dark crown finely spotted with white. Males display a distinctive reddish-orange or yellowish patch on the forecrown. It forages actively, often creeping along branches in search of insects.
