Arrowhead Piculet
Picumnus minutissimus
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The Arrowhead Piculet is one of the smallest woodpeckers in the world, weighing just 13g with a wingspan of under 11cm. Found in South American forests and woodland edges, it forages on thin branches and twigs for insects. Its tiny size and arrowhead-shaped streaks on the underparts are distinctive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 13.216666666666667 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Picumnus |
| Species | Picumnus minutissimus |
Distribution
Arrowhead Piculet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family