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Yellow-fronted Woodpecker

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker

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The Yellow-fronted Woodpecker is a visually striking species, featuring a black body with extensive white barring, a bright yellow forehead, and a red crown (in males). It's a common inhabitant of open woodlands.
Where to spot
Inhabits open woodlands, savanna, gallery forests, and urban parks across eastern and central South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its bright yellow forehead and red crown (if male) as it forages on tree trunks and large branches. Listen for its loud, rapid 'churr' calls and typical woodpecker drumming on resonant wood.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Observable throughout the day, with peak activity in the mornings and late afternoons. They are relatively conspicuous due to their coloration.
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File:Benedito-de-testa-amarela (Melanerpes flavifrons).jpg
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File:Melanerpes flavifrons 301168560.jpg
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File:Melanerpes flavifrons 301168783.jpg
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File:Melanerpes flavifrons 343903138.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melanerpes flavifrons 423597280.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melanerpes flavifrons 423597606.jpg
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File:Melanerpes flavifrons 423597673.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melanerpes flavifrons 423597732.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker often drills into softer wood, such as dead snags or fence posts, to create nesting cavities. Both parents take turns excavating the nest and raising the young.
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