About the Orinoco Piculet
The Orinoco piculet is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and possibly Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Picumnus pumilus |
| Species Codes | oripic1, ORPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orinoco Piculet belong to?
The Orinoco Piculet (Picumnus pumilus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Orinoco Piculet?
The Orinoco piculet is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and possibly Venezuela....
Where can I report a Orinoco Piculet sighting?
You can log sightings of Orinoco Piculet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oripic1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
18
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