description Bar-breasted Piculet Overview
The Bar-breasted Piculet (Picumnus aurifrons) is a small South American woodpecker in the family Picidae. It is distributed in the Amazon Basin, with records from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, and is generally treated as a resident species. Its common name refers to its barred breast pattern, and the species was formally described by August von Pelzeln in 1870. [U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service](https://www.fws.gov/species/bar-breasted-piculet-picumnus-aurifrons)
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What is the scientific name of the Bar-breasted Piculet?
The Bar-breasted Piculet is scientifically known as Picumnus aurifrons. It is a small South American member of the woodpecker family Picidae.
Where does the Bar-breasted Piculet live?
It is distributed in the Amazon Basin, with records from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is generally treated as a resident species rather than a long-distance migrant.
Why is it called the Bar-breasted Piculet?
The common name refers to the barred pattern on its breast. Piculets are very small woodpeckers with short bills and compact bodies.
Is the Bar-breasted Piculet migratory?
It is generally regarded as resident in its Amazon Basin range. Records come from countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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