Cream-colored Woodpecker
NameCream-colored Woodpecker
Common NameCream-colored Woodpecker
Scientific NameCeleus flavus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)112.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are cream to pale yellow, often appearing shaggy on the crest. The back and wings are rufous-chestnut, sometimes with faint cream barring. The tail is blackish. Males have a striking red malar stripe extending from the base of the bill. The bill is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing series of 'whee-whee-whee' or 'pew-pew-pew' notes, often descending in pitch. They also produce various chattering calls and typical woodpecker drumming.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent regions.
Identifying FeaturesCreamy-yellow overall plumage, Rufous-chestnut back and wings, Shaggy crest, Red malar stripe (males), Yellowish bill
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its predominantly cream to pale yellow plumage and a distinctive shaggy crest. Males display a prominent red malar stripe. It is typically found foraging for insects and fruits in humid lowland forests and swampy areas.
