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Rufous Piculet

Rufous Piculet

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The Rufous Piculet is a diminutive member of the woodpecker family, known for its small size and predominantly rufous-brown plumage. Unlike most woodpeckers, it lacks stiff tail feathers, moving more like a tit or nuthatch along branches.
Where to spot
Found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, bamboo thickets, and forest edges across Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to parts of the Malay Peninsula.
How to spot
Look for a tiny, fast-moving bird foraging quietly on slender branches and bamboo stems in the mid to lower canopy. Listen for their soft, high-pitched chirps or calls rather than typical woodpecker drumming. Binoculars are essential for spotting this elusive species.
When to spot
Best observed during daylight hours, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon when foraging activity is highest. They are resident year-round within their range.
File:Rufous Piculet (male) - Sasia abnormis.jpg
File:Rufous piculet (Sasia abnormis).jpg
File:Sasia abnormis.jpg
File:Rufous Piculet (male) - Sasia abnormis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous piculet (Sasia abnormis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sasia abnormis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite being a woodpecker, the Rufous Piculet rarely drums. Instead, it meticulously probes and gleans for insects in bamboo and small branches, making it a subtle and quiet forest inhabitant.
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