Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
NameChestnut-colored Woodpecker
Common NameChestnut-colored Woodpecker
Scientific NameCeleus castaneus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsPredominantly rich chestnut-brown plumage. The head, neck, and underparts are unbarred chestnut, while the back and wings show subtle black barring. Males possess a red malar stripe. It has distinctive blue orbital skin around the eyes and a pale, yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, laughing or whinnying call, often described as a series of 'wick-wick-wick' or 'wuk-wuk-wuk' notes. It also drums on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southeastern Mexico south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, to western Panama.
Identifying Featureschestnut plumage, prominent crest, blue facial skin, pale bill, subtle black barring on back and wings
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its striking chestnut plumage and prominent crest. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches in humid forests, often in pairs or small groups. Its diet primarily consists of insects found in decaying wood.
