Kaempfer's Woodpecker

Celeus obrieni

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

Kaempfer's woodpecker, also known as the Piauí woodpecker and previously as the caatinga woodpecker, is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Fun Fact

The type specimen of Kaempfer's woodpecker, a female, was collected in the Brazilian state of Piauí in 1926.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of Kempfer's woodpecker appears to be mostly ants, especially those like Camponotus depressus and Azteca fasciata which are found in bamboo.

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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