The White-fronted Woodpecker is a distinctive species of dry and semi-arid regions of South America. It features a predominantly black and white barred body with a bright white forehead and a red crown in males.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid regions, dry forests, and scrublands with cacti, especially in the Gran Chaco region of Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it clinging to large cacti or tree trunks in arid environments. Listen for its loud, rolling calls and rhythmic drumming. Its white forehead is a key identifier.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its specific dry habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings when temperatures are cooler.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid regions, dry forests, and scrublands with cacti, especially in the Gran Chaco region of Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it clinging to large cacti or tree trunks in arid environments. Listen for its loud, rolling calls and rhythmic drumming. Its white forehead is a key identifier.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its specific dry habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings when temperatures are cooler.
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This woodpecker often nests in cavities it excavates in cacti, particularly columnar cacti, providing a crucial nesting site in arid environments.
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