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White-throated Woodpecker

White-throated Woodpecker

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The White-throated Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized species, easily identified by its clean white throat that contrasts with its green body. It is a resident of tropical forests.
Where to spot
Found in South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill rainforests, often along rivers.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white throat and green body. Males have a red malar stripe. Listen for its soft, piping calls and relatively quiet drumming.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Mornings are often best for sightings and vocalizations.
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File:Piculus leucolaemus - White-throated woodpecker (male).jpg
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File:Piculus leucolaemus - White-throated woodpecker (male) (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Piculus leucolaemus 113701383.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Piculus leucolaemus 444770071.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Piculus leucolaemus 444770074.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Piculus leucolaemus 444770084.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Piculus leucolaemus 444770084 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Piculus leucolaemus 444770096.jpg
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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