Spot-breasted Woodpecker

Chrysoptilus punctigula

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The spot-breasted woodpecker or spot-breasted flicker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

Spot-breasted Woodpeckers drum on resonant dead branches as communication—each individual's drumming rhythm is as distinctive as a fingerprint.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in rainforest, both deciduous and gallery forest, várzea, mangroves, llanos, palm savanna, and palm, shade coffee, and other treed plantations.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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