Powerful Woodpecker
A species of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies Scientific name : Campephilus pollens Genus : Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies
Powerful Woodpecker, A species of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies
Botanical name: Campephilus pollens
Genus: Ivory-billed Woodpeckers and Allies
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Description
The powerful woodpecker (Campephilus pollens) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. This little-known species is a large woodpecker, 33–38 cm (13–15 in) long, and is a close relative to the North American ivory-billed woodpecker. Not much is known about Campephilus pollens' breeding habits, however it has been concluded that hatching is asynchronous for this species. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist forests in the Andes. It is generally found at higher elevations than any other large woodpecker. 
Size
32 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Powerful Woodpecker primarily feeds on trunks and large limbs within forest interiors, often foraging in pairs. The exact diet details are undocumented, showcasing a possible preference for wood-boring insects or tree sap.
Habitat
The powerful Woodpecker resides primarily in mature montane forests, including humid, wet, and cloud forests, as well as forest borders. It is also present in secondary and open forests within broader tropical and subtropical montane regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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