Cinnamon Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers Scientific name : Celeus loricatus Genus : Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Cinnamon Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Celeus loricatus
Genus: Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
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Description
The cinnamon woodpecker (Celeus loricatus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Cinnamon Woodpecker primarily feeds on ants and termites, exhibiting expert foraging methods by excavating wood. It also supplements its diet with fruit, showcasing an adaptability in dietary preference.
Habitat
The cinnamon Woodpecker primarily inhabits humid and wet forests, with sporadic ventures into drier areas being less common. This species is also known to frequent forest edges, semi-open spaces, old secondary growths, and clearings. Its habitat extends across lowlands and foothills, ranging from sea level to elevations as high as 1500 meters. These birds exhibit a preference for the tropic zones within broader geographical regions, where they utilize the diverse forest structure for feeding and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Photo By gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original