description Grayish Piculet Overview
The Grayish Piculet, Picumnus granadensis, is a small woodpecker in the piculet subfamily and is endemic to Colombia. It has grayish-brown to olive-tinged upperparts, dull white underparts, a dark bill, and legs with a gray, greenish, or bluish tinge. Two subspecies are recognized, including Picumnus granadensis antioquensis in northwestern Colombia; males have yellow-tipped crown feathers, while females lack the yellow. [Birds of the World](https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.grapic1.01).
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Where is the Grayish Piculet found?
The Grayish Piculet, Picumnus granadensis, is endemic to Colombia. That means its natural range is restricted to Colombia.
What does the Grayish Piculet look like?
It has grayish-brown to olive-tinged upperparts and dull white underparts. Its bill is dark, while the legs may show gray, greenish, or bluish tones.
What family does the Grayish Piculet belong to?
It is a small woodpecker in the piculet subfamily. Its scientific name is Picumnus granadensis.
How many subspecies of Grayish Piculet are recognized?
Two subspecies are recognized. They are regional forms of Picumnus granadensis within Colombia.
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