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File:Picumnus aurifrons - Bar-breasted Piculet (male), Careiro da Várzea Amazonas, Brazil.jpg

Bar-breasted Piculet

Bar-breasted Piculet

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The Bar-breasted Piculet is a tiny woodpecker, characterized by fine barring on its breast and a speckled crown. It is highly active, flitting through the understory and mid-story of tropical forests in search of insects. Its small size makes it easily overlooked.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth across the southwestern Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its tiny size and quick movements on slender branches or bamboo. Listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive 'tsi-tsi-tsi' calls or soft drumming. Binoculars are essential to appreciate its subtle barring and speckling.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most active during the early morning hours. Vocal activity may increase during the breeding season.
File:Picumnus aurifrons - Bar-breasted Piculet (male), Careiro da Várzea Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Picumnus aurifrons - Bar-breasted Piculet (male), Careiro da Várzea Amazonas, Brazil (cropped).jpg
File:Picumnus aurifrons - Bar-breasted Piculet (male), Careiro da Várzea Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Picumnus aurifrons - Bar-breasted Piculet (male), Careiro da Várzea Amazonas, Brazil (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Piculets have shorter, less rigid tail feathers compared to typical woodpeckers, indicating they do not use their tails as props when climbing, relying more on their strong feet.
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