Ochre-collared piculet

The ochre-collared piculet (Picumnus temminckii) is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae.

Their chin and throat feathers are pale buffish white with narrow blackish edges.

Juveniles are duller and darker than adults and have heavier but more diffuse barring on the underparts.

[5][6] The ochre-collared piculet is found from southeastern Brazil's São Paulo state south through eastern Paraguay into northeastern Argentina's Misiones Province.

[6] The ochre-collared piculet forages on thin branches, usually low in the forest.

[6] The ochre-collared piculet's breeding season appears to include at least October through December.

One nest in São Paulo State, Brazil, was a hole 2.5 m (8 ft) above the ground and a male was seen attending it.

Female