Ochre-collared Piculet

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.

The Ochre-collared Piculet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Ochre-collared Piculet (Picumnus temminckii) is a species of bird in the Picidae family. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Picumnus temminckii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

tiny stature, the hummingbird-sized Ochre-collared Piculet is the smallest of the humid forest woodpeckers. In winter they are active members of mixed flocks, restlessly moving through the understorey, and betraying their presence with their thin trilling calls, but in summer they pair off to breed and are harder to find. The taxonomic status of this species has been the subject of much debate. More