Green-barred Woodpecker
NameGreen-barred Woodpecker
Common NameGreen-barred Woodpecker
Scientific NameColaptes melanochloros
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsThe head features a black crown, white supercilium, and black eye-stripe. Males have a prominent red malar stripe, while females have a black malar stripe. Both sexes have a red nape. The back and wings are distinctly barred green-yellow and black, with whitish underparts also barred with black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing 'kew-kew-kew' or 'wick-wick-wick' call that often accelerates. Like other woodpeckers, it also drums on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound widely across South America, from northeastern Brazil south through Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina, extending west to Bolivia and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesGreen-yellow and black barred body, Black crown with white supercilium, Red nape, Male has red malar stripe, female has black malar stripe, Long, pointed bill
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its striking green-yellow and black barred plumage. It is often found foraging on trees or on the ground for insects in various wooded habitats across South America.
