Arrowhead Piculet
A species of American and Speckled Piculets Scientific name : Picumnus minutissimus Genus : American and Speckled Piculets
Arrowhead Piculet, A species of American and Speckled Piculets
Botanical name: Picumnus minutissimus
Genus: American and Speckled Piculets
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Description
Description
The arrowhead piculet or Guianan piculet (Picumnus minutissimus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Arrowhead Piculet primarily consumes ants and small beetles, foraging in shrubs and trees. Its feeding behavior resembles a tit, as it hangs from branches and hammers on them to extract food.
Habitat
Arrowhead Piculet inhabits a broad range of environments, predominantly favoring areas with dense vegetation. Its preferred habitats encompass secondary forests, areas cultivated with plantations, and mangrove swamps. Arrowhead Piculet is also commonly found in the verdant vegetation along riverbanks and lakes. Furthermore, it ventures into montane forests, demonstrating a versatility in adapting to various forested areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
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