Ringed Woodpecker
NameRinged Woodpecker
Common NameRinged Woodpecker
Scientific NameCeleus torquatus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsThe head and prominent crest are rufous-orange. The back, wings, and upper tail are black. The underparts are rufous-orange to cinnamon, heavily barred or spotted with black. Males possess a red malar stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'wick-wick-wick' calls and typical woodpecker drumming.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily within the Amazon basin and the Guianas, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange head and crest, Black back, Rufous-orange underparts with black barring/spotting, Black bill, Males have red malar stripe
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its striking rufous-orange head and black back. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid lowland forests, often pecking at decaying wood for insects.
