Crimson-crested Woodpecker
A species of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies Scientific name : Campephilus melanoleucos Genus : Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies
Crimson-crested Woodpecker, A species of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies
Botanical name: Campephilus melanoleucos
Genus: Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies
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Description
The crimson-crested woodpecker is 33–38 cm (13–15 in) long and weighs 180–285 g (6.3–10.1 oz). It is one of the largest woodpeckers in its range, though the higher elevation powerful woodpecker is roughly the same size. It is all black above, has a red crest and has white lines running down the sides of the black throat and shoulders, which meet in a V on the back. The underparts are white, heavily barred with black. They show white on the wings in flight. Adult males have a red line from the bill to the throat and red on the front of the crown. In adult females, these plumage features are black. The crimson-crested woodpecker somewhat resembles the pileated woodpecker of North America, but may be confused in its own range with the lineated woodpecker. The lineated woodpecker is the only bird of similar plumage and size. In that species, the white face line is narrower, and the white shoulder lines do not meet on the back. 
Size
38 cm
Feeding Habits
Crimson-crested Woodpecker primarily consumes insects, larvae, ants, termites, and caterpillars, but will also eat berries and small vertebrates. It employs precise foraging methods like drilling into wood and has a unique preference for certain insect prey.
Habitat
Crimson-crested Woodpecker is typically found in various forested habitats, ranging from continuous, humid lowland forests to more open woodlands. These include terra firme forest, forest along river edges, forest edges, and areas of tall secondary growth. The species is prevalent across broader geographical regions of tropical zones, where such forest conditions are met.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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