White-browed Piculet

Polystictus superciliaris

The White-browed Piculet is a small woodpecker found in South America. It has a distinctive white eyebrow and a mottled brown and white plumage. This species is known for its drumming behavior, where it rapidly pecks on trees to communicate and establish territory. It primarily forages for insects and larvae in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests. The White-browed Piculet is generally considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status, as it has a wide distribution and is not currently facing significant threats.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests