Crimson-crested woodpecker

Campephilus melanoleucos

The crimson-crested woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.

Order: Piciformes Conservation: Least Concern
Crimson-crested woodpecker

About the Crimson-crested woodpecker

The crimson-crested woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama, Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

Fun Facts About Crimson-crested woodpecker

  • The crimson-crested woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
  • It is found in Panama, Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

Conservation Status

The Crimson-crested woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPiciformes
GenusCampephilus
SpeciesCampephilus melanoleucos

Range & Habitat

Range map of Crimson-crested woodpecker

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