description Orinoco Piculet Overview
The Orinoco Piculet (Picumnus pumilus) is a very small woodpecker in the piculet subfamily, about 9 cm long. It occurs in eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, and northwestern Brazil, where it is associated with humid lowland forest, forest edges, gallery woodland, and thickets. Its brownish-green upperparts contrast with pale yellowish or buff underparts marked by dark bars, and males have yellow spots on the forehead.
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How large is the Orinoco Piculet?
The Orinoco Piculet is very small, at about 9 cm long. It belongs to the piculet subfamily within the woodpecker group.
Where does the Orinoco Piculet occur?
It occurs in eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, and northwestern Brazil. Its range follows parts of the Orinoco and nearby humid lowland regions.
What habitat does the Orinoco Piculet use?
The species is associated with humid lowland forest, forest edges, gallery woodland, and thickets. These habitats include both dense forest and wooded areas along waterways.
Is the Orinoco Piculet a true woodpecker?
It is a very small member of the woodpecker group, placed in the piculet subfamily. Its scientific genus is Picumnus.
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