Yellow-throated Woodpecker
NameYellow-throated Woodpecker
Common NameYellow-throated Woodpecker
Scientific NamePiculus flavigula
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a red crown and nape, bright yellow face and throat, olive-green upperparts, and white underparts heavily barred with black. Females have a yellow crown with some streaking, lacking the red. Both sexes have a dark bill and reddish eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'peek' or 'kweek' notes, often accelerating into a trill. Like other woodpeckers, it also engages in drumming on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent regions.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown and nape (male), Bright yellow face and throat, Olive-green back, Barred underparts, Typical woodpecker posture
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and barred underparts. Males display a striking red crown and nape contrasting with a bright yellow face and throat, while females have a yellow crown. It typically forages on tree trunks for insects.
