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Bar-breasted Piculet
Picumnus aurifrons
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.8 cm
Weight
8.95 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Bar-breasted Piculet is a tiny woodpecker of the family Picidae found in forests and forest edges in the western Amazon basin. Weighing about 9g with a wingspan of 9.8cm, it is one of the smallest woodpeckers in South America. It forages on thin branches and twigs for insects, tapping with its short bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 8.95 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Picumnus |
| Species | Picumnus aurifrons |
Distribution
Bar-breasted Piculet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bar-breasted Piculet endangered?
The Bar-breasted Piculet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bar-breasted Piculet?
The Bar-breasted Piculet has a wingspan of 9.8 cm, weight of 8.95 g.
What order and family does the Bar-breasted Piculet belong to?
The Bar-breasted Piculet (Picumnus aurifrons) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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