Golden-spangled Piculet

Picumnus exilis

The Golden-spangled Piculet (Picumnus exilis) is a small woodpecker found in South America. It has a distinctive golden-yellow crown and nape, with a black and white speckled back and wings. This species is known for its rapid drumming on trees and its high-pitched calls. The Golden-spangled Piculet forages for insects and grubs in the canopy and understory of tropical and subtropical forests. It is often found in mixed-species flocks and is known for its acrobatic movements as it searches for food. Despite its small size, this species plays an important role in forest ecosystems as a predator of insects.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests