description Scaled Piculet Overview
The Scaled Piculet (Picumnus squamulatus) is a small woodpecker in the subfamily Picumninae, native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is identified by the scale-like patterning on its underparts, reflected in the Latin name squamulatus. The species uses a range of semi-open habitats, including gallery forest, forest edges, secondary woodland, deciduous forest, farmland with scattered trees, and pasture, and has been recorded from lowlands to about 1,900 meters.
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What is the Scaled Piculet?
The Scaled Piculet is a small woodpecker with the scientific name Picumnus squamulatus. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Why is the Scaled Piculet called scaled?
Its common name refers to the scale-like pattern on the underparts. The species name squamulatus also reflects this scaled appearance.
Where does the Scaled Piculet live?
The species uses a range of semi-open habitats in Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small member of the woodpecker subfamily Picumninae.
Is the Scaled Piculet a woodpecker?
Yes, it is a woodpecker in the subfamily Picumninae. Its scientific name is Picumnus squamulatus, and its range includes Colombia and Venezuela.
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