Grey-faced Woodpecker
Grey-faced Woodpecker
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The Grey-faced Woodpecker is a distinctive species, characterized by its grey face and reddish-brown body. It is a resident of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Andes of northwestern South America, including Colombia and Ecuador. Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its grey face contrasting with its reddish-brown body. Males have a red malar stripe. Listen for its soft, repetitive calls and less aggressive drumming, often high in the canopy.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Mornings are often best for sightings and vocalizations.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Andes of northwestern South America, including Colombia and Ecuador. Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its grey face contrasting with its reddish-brown body. Males have a red malar stripe. Listen for its soft, repetitive calls and less aggressive drumming, often high in the canopy.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Mornings are often best for sightings and vocalizations.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker has a relatively soft bill, specializing in excavating for ants and their larvae in softer, decaying wood, rather than hard, living trees.
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