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Olivaceous Piculet (Picumnus olivaceus)
Lafresnaye, 1845. 6 subspecies recognized, here is shown flavotinctus.
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Unique Picumnus in Costa Rica, unmistakable with any other picid because of the small size (10 cm), short bill and tail, which give it a chubby aspect. Greenish brown general coloration, paler on vent. White spotted black crown and nape. The male has red forehead, baing black on females.
Family Picidae (Woodpeckers)
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Bosque del Río Tigre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Neotropical Region
Date: 9 july 2010
Author: Alex García
Acknowledgements: Abraham Gallo
 
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