Characterization: Species measuring about 15cm. The smallest species of the genus, distinguishable by the upper coverts of its wings speckled in yellow.

Distribution: It occurs from Venezuela to Bolivia to Paraguay and the Brazilian Amazon to central Brazil and to the west of Paraná and the interior of the Northeast.

Habitat: They live in open areas, glades, and dry forest edges, scrublands, savannas, and lowland and upland gallery forests. Also found in secondary forests, riparian forests with bamboo, mangroves, and rural areas, pastures, and fields.

Habits: This is a solitary bird, found in pairs or family groups. Very skittish, they move quickly on tree tops when they notice any strange movement.

Diet: This bird hunts insects. The male and the female tend to be near while flying around to search for food. It accompanies mixed flocks in the woods, exploring tree trunks and catching insects under the bark.

Breeding: Their breeding period is from July to November. They nest in bamboo stalks, palm trees, or dead branches, where they lay their bright white eggs.

In the UFRA area: This woodpecker species frequents, above all, Native Forests, Restored Native Forests, and Wetlands with Riparian Forests .