Varzea Piculet (Picumnus varzeae)
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Varzea Piculet

Picumnus varzeae Snethlage, E, 1912

8–9 cmLength12 gWeight

The varzea piculet (Picumnus varzeae) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The varzea piculet (Picumnus varzeae) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Brazil's Amazon basin.

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Questions

How big is the Varzea Piculet?

The Varzea Piculet is about 8–9 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Varzea Piculet live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Amazonia.

Is the Varzea Piculet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Varzea Piculet as Near Threatened.

What does the Varzea Piculet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Varzea Piculet in?

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

At a glance

Length
8–9 cm
Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
31 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

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

Range

South America: central Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Picumnus

Other birds in the genus Picumnus

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Varzea Piculet

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