Ochre-collared Piculet
A species of American and Speckled Piculets Scientific name : Picumnus temminckii Genus : American and Speckled Piculets
Ochre-collared Piculet, A species of American and Speckled Piculets
Botanical name: Picumnus temminckii
Genus: American and Speckled Piculets
Content
Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The adult ochre-collared piculet is between 9 and 10 cm (3.5 and 3.9 in) in length. The crown is mainly black with small white spots; the male has a red flecked or solid red fore-crown while the female does not. The nape and the sides of the neck form a cinnamon collar. The upper parts of the body are brownish and the flight feathers are chocolate. The tail is mostly black but the inner webs of the central two feathers are white, and the inner webs of the outer four feathers are whitish near the tip. The chin and throat are white with slight barring, and the underparts are white or cream heavily barred with black, especially on the lower belly. The iris is brown, the beak is black and slightly curved and the legs are grey. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Ochre-collared Piculet's diet mainly consists of ants and insect larvae. It forages at lower levels, typically on slender stalks and thin, hollow branches, showcasing unique adaptations for feeding on small prey in its habitat.
Habitat
The ochre-collared Piculet's natural habitat encompasses tall scrub and dense bamboo groves within humid forests, as well as areas along the edges of these forests. These birds thrive in environments where dense undergrowth provides ample foraging opportunities and nest-building sites.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The ochre-collared piculet is native to South America, its range extending from southeastern Brazil and eastern Paraguay to northeastern Argentina. It is a resident and sedentary species found at altitudes of up to 800 m (2,600 ft). Its habitat is mostly lowland rainforest with bamboos, vines and tangled growth, but it is also found in secondary growth, thickets, tall scrub, parks and gardens. It hybridizes with the white-barred piculet where their ranges overlap.
Species Status
The ochre-collared piculet has a very wide range and is described as a fairly common bird. The population has not been quantified but the bird faces no particular threats, and the population trend appears to be stable, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of least concern.
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
