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Crimson-crested Woodpecker

Crimson-crested Woodpecker

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The Magellanic Woodpecker is one of the largest woodpecker species in the world, renowned for its striking black plumage and the male's brilliant crimson head and crest. It is a majestic inhabitant of southern South American forests.
Where to spot
Found in the temperate forests of southern South America, including Chile and Argentina, particularly in the Patagonian Andes and Tierra del Fuego.
How to spot
Search for its impressive size, overall black plumage, and the male's fiery red head. Listen for its distinctive 'double-tap' drumming and loud, deep calls that echo through the forest.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Can be especially vocal and active in the breeding season (spring/summer in the Southern Hemisphere).
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campephilus melanoleucos Carpintero marcial Crimson-crested Woodpecker (8396266000).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crimson-crested Woodpecker. Campephilus melanoleucos (41033877771).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crimson-crested Woodpecker. Campephilus melanoleucos - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) (8079741146).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) (8079748817).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) (9499712654).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is notable for its 'double-tap' drumming sound, where it hits the tree twice in quick succession, a distinct characteristic that helps identify its presence in dense forests.
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