Kaempfer's Woodpecker vs Bar-breasted Piculet
Celeus obrieni compared with Picumnus aurifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer's Woodpecker | Bar-breasted Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celeus obrieni | Picumnus aurifrons |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 96.75 g (3.41 oz) | 8.95 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bar-breasted Piculet
About These Birds
Bar-breasted Piculet
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.