White-barred Piculet

Picumnus castelnau

The White-barred Piculet (Picumnus castelnau) is a small woodpecker found in South America. It has a distinctive black and white barred pattern on its back and wings, with a red crown on the male. This species is often found in humid forests, where it forages for insects and larvae by pecking at tree bark. It also nests in tree cavities, laying a small clutch of eggs. The White-barred Piculet is known for its rapid drumming on trees, which is used for communication and territorial display.

Habitat: Humid forests