Campo Flicker
NameCampo Flicker
Common NameCampo Flicker
Scientific NameColaptes campestris
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)170
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown, bright yellow face, nape, and throat, with a broad black malar stripe (more prominent in males). The upper breast has a black crescent, and the rest of the underparts are white with heavy black barring or spotting. The back and wings are brownish with white barring, and the rump is white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing series of 'kew-kew-kew' or 'wick-wick-wick' notes, often given in flight or from a perch. They also produce a rapid drumming sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily across central and eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow face and throat, Black crown, Black malar stripe (males), Black crescent on upper breast, Heavily barred/spotted underparts, Ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Campo Flicker is a distinctive woodpecker often found foraging on the ground in open habitats. It is characterized by its bright yellow face and throat, contrasting with a black cap and barred body plumage. Unlike many woodpeckers, it spends a significant amount of time on the ground searching for insects.
