Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
Celeus castaneus
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Picidae
About
The chestnut-colored woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Fun Fact
Both sexes' heads are dull ochraceous or tawny with a pointed crest.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits the interior and edges of humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests but is also found in mangroves and coastal scrub in some areas.
Diet
Feeds on ants and termites but also eats smaller amounts of other insects and fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance