Ringed Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers Scientific name : Celeus torquatus Genus : Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Ringed Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Celeus torquatus
Genus: Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers
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Description
The adult ringed woodpecker has a length of about 27 cm (11 in). The head is crowned by a brown, shaggy tuft. The male has bright red cheeks, which the female lacks, but otherwise the sexes are similar. The head, neck and throat are cinnamon-brown and the upper parts of the body and wings are chestnut brown, variously streaked or barred with black. Both the tail and the upper breast are black, while the lower breast and belly are barred in black and white, or are cinnamon, depending on subspecies. The eye is chestnut brown, the beak grey or yellowish and the legs grey. 
Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The ringed Woodpecker primarily occupies tall humid tropical forests, thriving in environments like terra firme, várzea, transitional, and gallery forests. This species adapts well to various forest conditions, including areas with drier sandy soils, cerrado ecosystems, and regions featuring tall secondary growth and clearings. It is typically associated with lowland habitats across broad tropical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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