Antillean Piculet
Nesoctites micromegas
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.8 cm
Weight
31.183333333333334 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Antillean Piculet is a small woodpecker endemic to Hispaniola, weighing about 31 grams with a wingspan near 15 cm. As the only piculet in the Caribbean, it occupies a unique ecological niche, pecking at bark and wood for insects in forested areas. Its small size distinguishes it from larger Caribbean woodpeckers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 31.183333333333334 g | 1.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,O.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Nesoctites |
| Species | Nesoctites micromegas |
Distribution
Antillean Piculet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Antillean Piculet endangered?
The Antillean Piculet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antillean Piculet nest?
Nest type: CV,O.
How big is the Antillean Piculet?
The Antillean Piculet has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 31.183333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Antillean Piculet belong to?
The Antillean Piculet (Nesoctites micromegas) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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