Speckle-chested Piculet
NameSpeckle-chested Piculet
Common NameSpeckle-chested Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus steindachneri
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe crown and nape are black with dense white spotting. The face is whitish with fine dark speckles. Upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are white, heavily barred and speckled with black, particularly on the breast, giving it its common name. The tail is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, rapid trills or a series of sharp 'tsit' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in the Andes of northern Peru, found in humid montane forests in the regions of Amazonas, San Martín, and La Libertad.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size (typical piculet), Black crown and nape with dense white spots, Heavily speckled and barred black and white underparts, especially on the chest, Olive-brown upperparts, Short tail
Description
The Speckle-chested Piculet is a tiny woodpecker characterized by its heavily speckled plumage. It forages actively on branches and vines in humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks to glean insects.
