Cream-colored Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers Scientific name : Celeus flavus Genus : Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Cream-colored Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Celeus flavus
Genus: Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
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Description
The cream-colored woodpecker (Celeus flavus) is unmistakably recognizable by its pale but distinct yellow plumage and beak, long erect crest, dark brown wings and black tail. The male is differentiated by the female by its thick bright red malar stripe. The yellow plumage may darken to a browner or darker tone if soiled. The cream-colored woodpecker is 24–26 centimetres (9.4–10.2 in) in height and weighs 95–130 grams (3.4–4.6 oz). 
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Cream-colored Woodpecker primarily consumes arboreal ants and termites, supplementing its diet with seeds and fruit. It forages alone or in groups, utilizing both trees and the ground, and shows a particular behavior for pecking at termite nests on trees.
Habitat
The cream-colored Woodpecker primarily occupies humid forested regions, commonly residing near water bodies. It makes its home in rainforests, including várzea and swamp-forests, as well as in forest borders. The species is also found in gallery forests, mangroves, and various types of woodlands, such as deciduous and open woodlands. Additionally, it is known to inhabit secondary habitats including cacao plantations and second growths, predominantly within lowland areas up to 700 meters, but most frequently below 400 meters, across broad regions of tropical South America.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
The cream-colored woodpecker is considered as generally uncommon but has been established as of Least Concern status. However, due to decreases every year in suitable habitat, it is predicted to decrease in population numbers over the next few decades.
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