About Picumnus innominatus Burton, 1836
Common and Scientific Name
This species, commonly known as the speckled piculet, has the scientific name Picumnus innominatus Burton, 1836.
Sexual Dimorphism General
Males and females generally look similar to one another.
Plumage: Back and Head Markings
Both have olive-green backs, two white stripes along the sides of the head, and a dark green band near the eyes.
Plumage: Underparts and Male Forecrown
Their underparts are creamy-white, marked with black spots, while males have additional orange and brown coloring on the forecrown.
Geographic Distribution
It occurs across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with recorded presence in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam.
Altitudinal Range in India
In India, it is found in the Himalayan foothills, reaching up to an altitude of approximately 2500 meters.
Natural Habitats
Its natural habitats include boreal forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and bamboo jungles.
Diet
The diet of the speckled piculet is made up of ants and termites.
