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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 10,9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Gewicht | 13,216666666666667 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Piciformes (Spechtvögel und Tukane) |
| Familie | Picidae (Spechte) |
| Genus | Picumnus |
| Arten | Picumnus minutissimus |
Distribution
Arrowhead Piculet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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