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Olivaceous Piculet
Picumnus olivaceus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.5 cm
Weight
12.5 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
The Olivaceous Piculet (Picumnus olivaceus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Picumnus |
| Species | Picumnus olivaceus |
Distribution
Olivaceous Piculet has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Olivaceous Piculet endangered?
The Olivaceous Piculet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Olivaceous Piculet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
How big is the Olivaceous Piculet?
The Olivaceous Piculet has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the Olivaceous Piculet belong to?
The Olivaceous Piculet (Picumnus olivaceus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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