Helmeted Woodpecker

Celeus galeatus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The helmeted woodpecker is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Fun Fact

Coenraad Jacob Temminck described the helmeted woodpecker in 1822.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in large tracts of Atlantic Forest, both semi-deciduous and mixed deciduous-coniferous.

Diet

Eating insect larvae and less frequently ants and berries.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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