Yellow-eared Woodpecker
NameYellow-eared Woodpecker
Common NameYellow-eared Woodpecker
Scientific NameVeniliornis maculifrons
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe crown is reddish-brown, with striking yellow ear coverts and a yellow malar stripe often streaked with black. The back and wings are olive-green, typically spotted or barred with yellow. Underparts are olive-yellow with fine dark barring, and the rump is yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'peek' or 'chip' notes, which can accelerate into a trill. Like other woodpeckers, it also drums on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, found from Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesYellow ear coverts, Reddish crown, Olive-green back with yellow spots/bars, Fine dark barring on olive-yellow underparts, Small size
Description
This small woodpecker is characterized by its olive-green plumage, yellow ear coverts, and reddish crown. It actively forages on tree trunks and branches in humid forests, searching for insects and their larvae.
