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Bar-breasted Piculet
Picumnus aurifrons
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Least Concern
Envergadura
9,8 cm
Peso
8,95 g
Familia
Picidae
Orden
Piciformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,8 cm | 3.9 in |
| Peso | 8,95 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Piciformes (Pájaros Carpinteros y Tucanes) |
| Familia | Picidae (Pájaros Carpinteros) |
| Genus | Picumnus |
| Especies | Picumnus aurifrons |
Distribution
Bar-breasted Piculet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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