Sunday 23 December 2012

Picid in Focus: Lafresnaye's Piculet

Lafresnaye's Piculet Picumnus lafresnayiPhoto of this female (note lack of red speckles on the forecrown) taken near Moyobamba, northern Peru, in November 2012 by Gerard Gorman.

Monday 10 December 2012

Picid in Focus: Scarlet-backed Woodpecker male

Scarlet-backed Woodpecker Veniliornis callonotusPhoto of this male (note red on the crown which females lack) taken at Bosque de Pomac, Peru, November 2012 by Gerard Gorman.

Tuesday 4 December 2012

Picid in Focus: Speckle-chested Piculet male

Speckle-chested Piculet Picumnus steindachneriEndemic to NW Peru. Photo of this male (note red on the forecrown) taken near Afluentes in November 2012 by Gerard Gorman.