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Red-necked Woodpecker

Red-necked Woodpecker

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The Red-necked Woodpecker is a robust and visually impressive woodpecker, distinguished by the extensive red plumage on its head and neck. It favors mature tropical forests, where it forages for large insects.
Where to spot
Found in the Amazon basin of South America, distributed across countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
How to spot
Look for its prominent red head and neck, contrasting with its darker body. Listen for its loud, ringing calls and heavy, resonant drumming on large trees.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours. It is a resident species and can be observed year-round within its extensive Amazonian range.
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File:Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis) (40579579051).jpg
File:Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis) male (39685195065).jpg
File:Campephilus rubricollis - Red-necked Woodpecker.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Campephilus rubricollis - Vincent A. Vos - 404278526.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis) (40579579051).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis) male (39685195065).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species frequently forages on very large, old growth trees, often scaling trunks in search of big beetle larvae and other wood-boring insects, leaving behind characteristic large excavation marks.
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