White-barred Piculet

Picumnus cirratus

The White-barred Piculet, scientifically known as Picumnus cirratus, is a small woodpecker found in South America. It is characterized by its distinctive white bars on the wings and back, and a red crown in males. This species is often found in humid forests, woodlands, and forest edges, where it forages for insects and grubs by pecking and probing into bark and dead wood. The White-barred Piculet is known for its rapid drumming and high-pitched calls. It is a cavity nester, excavating its own nest holes in trees. Despite being relatively common in its range, habitat loss poses a threat to its populations.

Habitat: Humid forests, woodlands, forest edges