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File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed Woodpecker (female); Arari; Maranhão, Brazil.jpg

Ochre-backed Woodpecker

Ochre-backed Woodpecker

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The Ochre-backed Woodpecker is a medium-sized species, recognized by its pale ochre or yellowish-brown back and often a shaggy crest. It is a resident of tropical forests.
Where to spot
Found in northern South America, including Venezuela and parts of Brazil. Inhabits lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its ochre or yellowish-brown back and often a shaggy crest. Males have a red patch on the face. Listen for its loud, resonant calls and powerful drumming.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Mornings are often best for sightings and vocalizations.
File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed Woodpecker (female); Arari; Maranhão, Brazil.jpg
File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed Woodpecker (male); Arari; Maranhão, Brazil.jpg
File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed woodpecker (female).jpg
File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed Woodpecker (female); Arari; Maranhão, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed Woodpecker (male); Arari; Maranhão, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Celeus ochraceus - Ochre-backed woodpecker (female).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is known for its ability to excavate very large, deep holes in dead or decaying wood, primarily targeting large beetle larvae.
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