Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers Scientific name : Celeus castaneus Genus : Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Chestnut-colored Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Celeus castaneus
Genus: Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
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Description
Appears very dark, with many V-shaped black marks on rich chestnut above and below; crested head creamy brown; bill greenish ivory. Male broad moustache mark, part of ear patch and (sometimes) lores red. 
Size
25 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Red
Gold
Gray
Orange
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-colored Woodpecker predominantly feeds on insects, particularly ants and beetle larvae, obtained by foraging on tree trunks. Chestnut-colored Woodpecker also consumes fruits and nuts, showcasing an omnivorous diet. Its specialized bill allows excavating into wood to access food, a notable dietary adaptation.
Habitat
Chestnut-colored Woodpecker is commonly found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, thriving in humid evergreen and semideciduous areas. They show a preference for dense forests and forest edges that have lush foliage and are rich with epiphytes. Although primarily woodland inhabitants, chestnut-colored Woodpecker can occasionally be spotted in mangrove ecosystems and have been known to venture into coastal scrubs during nonbreeding periods in certain broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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