Bar-breasted Piculet
A species of American and Speckled Piculets Scientific name : Picumnus aurifrons Genus : American and Speckled Piculets
Bar-breasted Piculet, A species of American and Speckled Piculets
Botanical name: Picumnus aurifrons
Genus: American and Speckled Piculets
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Description
The bar-breasted piculet (Picumnus aurifrons) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and sometimes in heavily degraded former forest. The bar-breasted piculet is generally found in humid forests, including terra firme and várzea, and are generally seen within such areas in the edges, second growth, and clearings. This species is of note as the smallest extant species in the highly diverse woodpecker family. A typical adult will measure only 7.5 cm (3.0 in) in length and will weigh 8 to 10 g (0.28 to 0.35 oz). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 4.4 to 5.3 cm (1.7 to 2.1 in), the tail is 2.3 to 2.6 cm (0.91 to 1.02 in), the bill is 0.9 to 1.2 cm (0.35 to 0.47 in) and the tarsus is 1.1 to 1.2 cm (0.43 to 0.47 in). These yellowish green piculets have horizontal barring on the chest and vertical streaking on the belly. Several different subspecies exist throughout their large range. Unfortunately, very little is known about their life history and basic ecology.
Size
7 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Bar-breasted Piculet's diet is primarily insectivorous, focusing on insect larvae. Bar-breasted Piculet typically forages in the upper canopy, displaying a preference for high-elevation feeding grounds.
Habitat
The bar-breasted Piculet is commonly found in humid tropical forests, both terra firme and seasonally flooded várzea varieties. This bird species prefers habitats that include forest edges, clearings, and areas of secondary growth. It is typically associated with the lowland regions of broader tropical environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous