About the Chestnut Piculet
The Chestnut Piculet (Picumnus cinnamomeus) is a species of bird in the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 236 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chepic1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Picumnus cinnamomeus |
| Species Codes | chepic1, CHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Piculet belong to?
The Chestnut Piculet (Picumnus cinnamomeus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Piculet?
The Chestnut Piculet is a member of the Woodpeckers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut Piculet sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Piculet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chepic1, or on iNaturalist.