description Tawny Piculet Overview
The Tawny Piculet (Picumnus fulvescens) is a small member of the woodpecker family Picidae and is endemic to Brazil. Its principal range lies in the northeastern Caatinga, with records from Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, and Bahia east of the São Francisco River. It has also been recorded in Atlantic Forest fragments and restinga, giving the species a distribution that includes both dry inland woodland and some coastal habitats.
help Tawny Piculet FAQ
What is the Tawny Piculet?
The Tawny Piculet is a small woodpecker with the scientific name Picumnus fulvescens. It is endemic to Brazil, meaning it is native only to that country.
Where in Brazil does the Tawny Piculet occur?
Its principal range lies in the northeastern Caatinga. Records include Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, and Bahia east of the São Francisco River.
What family does the Tawny Piculet belong to?
The Tawny Piculet belongs to the woodpecker family Picidae. It is one of the small piculets rather than a large, typical forest woodpecker.
What is the scientific name of the Tawny Piculet?
Its scientific name is Picumnus fulvescens. The species is restricted to Brazil, particularly parts of the northeastern Caatinga region.
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