Cinnamon Woodpecker
NameCinnamon Woodpecker
Common NameCinnamon Woodpecker
Scientific NameCeleus loricatus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsOverall cinnamon-rufous plumage, with a prominent crest of the same color. The underparts are buffy-yellow to cinnamon, heavily barred or scaled with black, particularly on the breast and flanks. Males possess a distinctive red malar stripe (mustache), while females lack this feature. The bill is pale, often yellowish or greenish-horn.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of rapid, high-pitched 'kweek-kweek-kweek' or 'wick-wick-wick' notes that often accelerate and descend. It also produces softer 'churr' or 'chup' calls. Drumming is typically short and weak.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesOverall cinnamon-rufous coloration, Prominent crest, Black barring/scaling on buffy underparts, Pale bill, Red malar stripe (males only)
Description
The Cinnamon Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker characterized by its rich cinnamon-rufous plumage and prominent crest. It forages primarily in the mid-story and canopy of humid lowland forests, often pecking at dead wood for insects.
