Scaled Piculet
A species of American and Speckled Piculets Scientific name : Picumnus squamulatus Genus : American and Speckled Piculets
Scaled Piculet, A species of American and Speckled Piculets
Botanical name: Picumnus squamulatus
Genus: American and Speckled Piculets
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Description
The scaled piculet grows to a length of 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in). The plumage is mottled, the scaled effect coming about because the feathers have pale-coloured bands and darker tips. The crown and nape are black, the male having some red speckling at the front of the crown; the female lacks this red colouration, but otherwise, the sexes are similar. The mantle and back are olive or tan and are scaled, the flight feathers and tail feathers are brown, the two central tail feathers having white tips. The underparts and flanks are boldly scaled in black and brown while the belly is more lightly scaled. The beak is blackish, the legs and feet are greyish-olive and the iris brown. The song is a thin, high-pitched series of notes, “chi-chi-ch’e’e’chi”, gradually descending in pitch. This bird can be confused with the white-bellied piculet. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Scaled Piculet primarily feed on small insects, foraging alone or in pairs within dense scrub and undergrowth. They meticulously investigate thin branches and twigs for their prey, displaying unique adaptability to their environment.
Habitat
The scaled Piculet is typically found in a range of woodland environments, including gallery forests, forest edges, and deciduous woodlands. Its habitat also extends to secondary growth areas, open terrains, farmlands dotted with trees, and xerophytic regions. It is also known to occupy pasture landscapes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
This bird usually forages alone or in pairs, searching for small invertebrates in the undergrowth, among vines, on twigs, in saplings and in small trees. Breeding seems to take place between April and June in Venezuela, and birds in breeding condition have been seen there in September, and in January and October in Colombia.
Distribution Area
The scaled piculet is native to northern South America, where its range includes much of Colombia and Venezuela at altitudes up to 1,900 m (6,200 ft). It mainly inhabits tropical and gallery forests, as well as the edges of deciduous woodland. It is also found in more open countryside and farmland with isolated trees, in parks and in gardens, especially locations with vines and tangled undergrowth. It seems to be extending its range southwards, perhaps in response to forest clearance and the growth of suitable secondary forest.
Species Status
The scaled piculet has a wide range and its population seems to be stable. It does not seem to be facing any particular threats, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of least concern. It is possibly a fairly common bird, but may be overlooked because of its unobtrusive behaviour.
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