Blood-colored Woodpecker
NameBlood-colored Woodpecker
Common NameBlood-colored Woodpecker
Scientific NameVeniliornis sanguineus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a red crown and nape, while females have a streaked brown crown. Both sexes exhibit a vibrant blood-red back, rump, and wings, often with some red spotting on the wing coverts. The underparts are barred with brown and whitish stripes, and the face is brownish with faint streaking.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'kik-kik-kik' or 'wick-wick-wick' call. Like other woodpeckers, it also engages in drumming on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from eastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, and extending into northwestern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesBlood-red back and wings, Red crown (male), Barred underparts, Small size
Description
This small woodpecker is characterized by its striking blood-red back and wings, contrasting with barred underparts. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches in tropical and subtropical forests, searching for insects.
