Black-necked Woodpecker
A species of Flickers Scientific name : Colaptes atricollis Genus : Flickers
Black-necked Woodpecker, A species of Flickers
Botanical name: Colaptes atricollis
Genus: Flickers
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Description
The black-necked woodpecker (Colaptes atricollis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Black-necked Woodpecker predominantly feeds on ants, larvae, and pupae, typically foraging alone or in pairs. With an arboreal preference, black-necked Woodpecker also searches on the ground or amid bushes, employing gleaning, probing into soil, and occasional pecking behaviors.
Habitat
The black-necked Woodpecker resides in a range of arid to semi-arid environments, including dry cloudforests, montane scrubs with prominent cacti, desert scrubs, and areas with substantial tree coverage. It is also found in riparian zones with lush vegetation, man-made irrigated areas, orchards, and gardens. This species shows adaptability to various woodlands, including those dominated by Polylepis trees.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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