White-bellied Piculet
NameWhite-bellied Piculet
Common NameWhite-bellied Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus albogularis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown. The head is dark with fine white spotting, and males exhibit a prominent orange-red patch on the forecrown. Underparts are whitish, often with faint streaking or barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsit-tsit' call, often given rapidly. It also produces soft drumming sounds on branches.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, primarily in eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Short tail, Brown upperparts, White-spotted dark crown, Male's orange-red forecrown patch, Whitish underparts
Description
The White-bellied Piculet is a tiny, short-tailed woodpecker relative, known for its active foraging on small branches and vines. It typically inhabits the lower to mid-story of tropical and subtropical forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
