White-wedged Piculet
NameWhite-wedged Piculet
Common NameWhite-wedged Piculet
Scientific NamePicumnus albosquamatus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, heavily spotted with white. Underparts are whitish with dark scaling, creating a scaly appearance. The head is black, finely spotted with white. Males have a red forehead and forecrown, while females have a black forehead spotted with white. The tail is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallTypically gives a soft, high-pitched 'tsit' or 'tsee' call, often repeated. Also produces a rapid, soft drumming sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, specifically in parts of Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its range extends through the Amazon basin and adjacent areas.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size (typical piculet), Dull brown upperparts with white spots, White underparts with dark scaling, Black head with fine white spots, Males have a red forehead/forecrown, Short tail
Description
This diminutive woodpecker species is characterized by its dull brown upperparts heavily spotted with white, and a white-scaled underside. Males display a distinctive red forehead, while females have a black forehead spotted with white. They typically forage on small branches and vines, often in mixed-species flocks.
