Speckle-chested Piculet (Picumnus steindachneri)
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Speckle-chested Piculet

Picumnus steindachneri Taczanowski, 1882

9–10 cmLength9.9 gWeight

The speckle-chested piculet (Picumnus steindachneri) is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru

Speckle-chested Piculet has been recorded at 9 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru214 records
  2. Reserva HuemboPeru142 records
  3. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru37 records
More places
  1. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Fundo Alto NievaPeru27 records
  2. Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru21 records
  3. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru15 records
  4. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru12 records
  5. Trocha Cresta de San LorenzoPeru5 records
  6. Morro de CalzadaPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The speckle-chested piculet (Picumnus steindachneri) is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Speckle-chested Piculet?

The Speckle-chested Piculet is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 9.9 g.

Where does the Speckle-chested Piculet live?

Its breeding range: South America: Andes of northern Peru (Amazonas and San Martín). It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Speckle-chested Piculet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Speckle-chested Piculet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Speckle-chested Piculet as Near Threatened.

What does the Speckle-chested Piculet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Speckle-chested Piculet in?

It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
9.9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
32 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Andes of northern Peru (Amazonas and San Martín)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Picumnus

Other birds in the genus Picumnus

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Speckle-chested Piculet

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