About the Rufous Piculet
The rufous piculet is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This species is one of the world's smallest woodpeckers and is the smallest woodpecker found outside the Americas. In this species the length can range from 8 to 10 cm and the average body mass is around 9.2 g (0.32 oz).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Sasia abnormis |
| Species Codes | rufpic1, RUPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Piculet belong to?
The Rufous Piculet (Sasia abnormis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Piculet?
The rufous piculet is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This species is one of the world's smallest wood...
Where can I report a Rufous Piculet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Piculet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufpic1, or on iNaturalist.
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