Red-necked Woodpecker
NameRed-necked Woodpecker
Common NameRed-necked Woodpecker
Scientific NameCampephilus rubricollis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)230
Plumage DetailsAdults have a completely crimson-red head and neck, including a prominent crest. The upperparts are blackish, and the underparts are buffy-cinnamon, often with dark barring or streaking on the flanks. The bill is large, strong, and pale, typically ivory-colored.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, ringing 'kew-kew-kew' or 'kwee-kwee-kwee' calls. It also produces a powerful, resonant drumming sound on tree trunks, often in short bursts.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and Andean foothills, ranging from Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia into western and central Brazil.
Identifying Featuresentirely red head and neck, large size, dark back, buffy underparts, pale chisel-like bill
Description
This large, striking woodpecker is characterized by its entirely crimson-red head and neck, contrasting with a dark back and buffy underparts. It typically forages on large tree trunks in tropical and subtropical forests, often in pairs, excavating wood for insects.
