Dot-fronted Woodpecker
NameDot-fronted Woodpecker
Common NameDot-fronted Woodpecker
Scientific NameVeniliornis frontalis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with wings showing some yellow barring. Underparts are barred olive-brown and whitish. Males have a red crown and nape, while females have a blackish crown spotted with white and a red nape. The forehead may have small white spots.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'peek' or 'chip' notes, often accelerating into a trill. It also produces drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yungas region, found in the foothills and lower montane forests of Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green back, Barred underparts, Red crown and nape (male), Small size, Found in Yungas region
Description
This small woodpecker has an olive-green back and wings with barred underparts. Males are distinguished by a red crown and nape. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects in subtropical and montane forests.
