Lafresnaye's Piculet
A species of American and Speckled Piculets Scientific name : Picumnus lafresnayi Genus : American and Speckled Piculets
Lafresnaye's Piculet, A species of American and Speckled Piculets
Botanical name: Picumnus lafresnayi
Genus: American and Speckled Piculets
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
Lafresnaye's piculet (Picumnus lafresnayi) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Lafresnaye's Piculet's diet primarily consists of termites and likely other small invertebrates. Lafresnaye's Piculet gleans food in the lower to middle strata and is known to forage with mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
Lafresnaye's Piculet is typically found in densely forested and exceptionally humid regions. It favors areas of secondary growth, as well as the peripheral zones of forests and openings within the forest expanse. This species is commonly associated with lowland territories and adjacent hilly areas, thriving in environments that offer a blend of vegetation density and structural complexity provided by these habitat types.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson