Smoky-brown Woodpecker
NameSmoky-brown Woodpecker
Common NameSmoky-brown Woodpecker
Scientific NameVeniliornis fumigatus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall smoky-brown plumage, often with faint darker barring on the underparts. Males have a red crown and nape, while females have a plain brown crown. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'peek' or 'peet' notes, often given in an accelerating series that can become a trill. They also produce drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico through Central America to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesOverall smoky-brown plumage, Red crown and nape (males), Plain brown head (females), Short, dark bill, Faint barring on underparts
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its overall smoky-brown plumage. Males display a distinctive red crown and nape, while females have a plain brown head. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches in humid forest environments.
