Plain-breasted Piculet
NamePlain-breasted Piculet
Common NamePlain-breasted Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus leucogaster
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with plain whitish underparts. The crown is dark with fine white spotting, and males exhibit a distinctive red or rufous patch on the forecrown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, sometimes delivered in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, short tail, plain whitish breast, olive-green back, spotted dark crown, male's red forecrown patch
Description
This tiny, short-tailed woodpecker-like bird is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and plain whitish underparts. It actively forages on thin branches and vines in the understory of tropical forests, often gleaning insects from bark.
