White-barred Piculet
Picumnus cirratus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusPicumnus (Typical Piculets)
- SpeciesPicumnus cirratus (White-barred Piculet)
About the White-barred Piculet
The white-barred piculet (Picumnus cirratus) is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The white-barred piculet was first described in 1825 by the Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck. Six subspecies are recognized:
P. c. macconnelli Sharpe, 1901 P. c. confusus Kinnear, 1927 P. c. cirratus Temminck, 1825 P. c. pilcomayensis Hargitt, 1891 P. c. tucumanus Hartert, E.J.O., 1909 P. c. thamnophiloides Bond, J. & Meyer de Schauensee, 1942
The white-barred piculet's taxonomy and that of genus Picumnus in general are uncertain. Molecular studies show that it is a sister species to the ochre-collared piculet (P. temminckii) and also closely related to the ocellated piculet (P. dorbignyanus), and at different times these species have been treated as synonymous. Subspecies pilcomayensis, thamnophiloides, and tucumanus intergrade in northern Argentina and are sometimes considered a separate species. Subspecies pilcomayensis and cirratus intergrade in eastern Paraguay. Subspecies confusus and macconnelli may also form a distinct species. The white-barred piculet... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-barred Piculet in Itatiaia National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 6 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 8 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-barred Piculet in Itatiaia National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a White-barred Piculet sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 576 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-barred Piculet in Itatiaia National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for White-barred Piculet in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.