Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
NameYellow-fronted Woodpecker
Common NameYellow-fronted Woodpecker
Scientific NameMelanerpes flavifrons
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)40.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a red crown and nape, a bright yellow forehead and face, and a white patch around the eye. The back and wings are black, with a black breast and heavily barred yellowish-white and black flanks. Females have less red on the crown, often restricted to the nape. The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, sharp 'kweek' or 'kweer' call, often repeated. They also engage in drumming on trees.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, typically inhabiting humid forests, forest edges, and clearings.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow forehead and face, Red crown and nape (more extensive in males), Black back and wings, Black breast with barred yellowish-white and black flanks, White patch around the eye
Description
This medium-sized, strikingly colored woodpecker is known for its vibrant red, yellow, and black plumage. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects and fruits.
