Little Woodpecker

The Little Woodpecker is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) is a species of bird in the Picidae family, the woodpeckers, piculets, and wrynecks. It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats in a large part of South America east of the Andes, and generally common. Unlike other similar and comprably sized members of the genus Veniliornis, the Little Woodpecker lacks a contrasting yellow nape. More

The little woodpecker tapped the little snake on the head and it loosened. The worm quickly escaped. The little woodpecker screamed, "Grandpa, the worm has escaped!" The woodpecker returned quickly and said to his grandson, "Why did you let the worm escape?" He grabbed the little woodpecker and flung him into the fire. It burned his foot a little. Now that the little woodpecker has been changed into a bird, we can still see the scar that it has on its feet. More

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Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus ) Little Woodpecker Common Name Little Woodpecker Scientific Name Veniliornis passerinus Order Piciformes Family Picidae Genus Veniliornis Species V. More

vues WoodyRamesses — 17 octobre 2009 — "Three Little Woodpeckers" is the 139th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released ... WoodyRamesses — 17 octobre 2009 — "Three Little Woodpeckers" is the 139th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January in 1965, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists. (Pica Pau) This is almost the same as The Three Little Pigs". Starring Woody, Knothead and Splinter. More

Little Woodpecker - Veniliornis passerinus Pic passerin = Pic passerin Gallery : © Marc Chretien Site web : murinus Order : Piciformes Family : Picidae Species : Little Woodpecker Sex : Male Age : Adult Reference: mach54198 Other pictures Date taken : 2008 Jul Geographic data Country : French Guiana (fg) More

Small Little Woodpecker in Caledon - small_woodpecker1 This small little woodpecker has been in my backyard for quite a while but I haven’t been able to get a good picture of him until now. I am not entirely sure but I think it is either a female Downy Woodpecker or a female Hairy Woodpecker, if you know please let me know. More

LITTLE WOODPECKER Veniliornis passerinus As the name suggests this is indeed a "little" woodpecker. It shows a distinct preference for dry forested areas, particularly in the northern Orient. It is a widespread species occurring over much of South America and is usually found alone or in pairs. Your attention is often first grabbed by the loud yaffling laugh that this species produces!FIGURE 1 - Adult male, near Bah More

My little woodpecker came back this morning to see if the suet feeder was filled yet. He was not disappointed and has been back six or seven times today, eating his fill! Mr. Woodpecker seems to be enjoying the suet! The Titmouse prefers the other feeder! What a cute little bird! Mr. More

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Original source: Arthur Chapman
Author: Arthur Chapman
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Order : Piciformes
Family : Picidae
Genus : Veniliornis
Species : passerinus
Authority : (Linnaeus, 1766)