Ocellated Piculet
A species of American and Speckled Piculets Scientific name : Picumnus dorbignyanus Genus : American and Speckled Piculets
Ocellated Piculet, A species of American and Speckled Piculets
Botanical name: Picumnus dorbignyanus
Genus: American and Speckled Piculets
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The adult ocellated piculet is 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long. The sexes are similar apart from the forecrown which is streaked with red in the male but not in the female. The hind crown and the upper parts of the body are greyish-brown, some feathers having a blackish central section and pale tips, giving a speckled effect. The wings are brown, the large feathers being tipped and edged with buff. The tail is brown or black, with two white central feathers and pale patches on the outer feathers. The underparts are whitish, the throat being scaled with dark colour and the breast feathers having a central dark section, giving a chevron effect. The belly is buff, either plain or slightly barred. The iris of the eye is black or brown, the beak is blackish and the legs and feet are grey. There is a grey orbital ring around the eye. Juveniles resemble females but are rather darker, with fine barring on the mantle and underparts. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The ocellated Piculet is typically found in humid montane forests, along with the edges of these forests and adjacent areas of tall secondary growth. These environments are characterized by high humidity and dense tree coverage, providing a natural canopy and diverse ecosystem suitable for the ocellated Piculet's foraging and nesting behaviors.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The ocellated piculet is native to South America. It is found in the foothills on the eastern side of the Andes, its range extending from Peru and Bolivia to northern Argentina, at altitudes between 900 and 2,500 m (3,000 and 8,200 ft). Its habitat is primary rainforest and secondary moist forest, where it frequents bushy undergrowth, with vines, creepers and epiphytes. It is not migratory, but may move to slightly lower elevations in winter.
Species Status
The ocellated piculet has a very wide range and is described as a fairly common bird. The population appears to be stable, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of least concern.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
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