Spot-breasted Woodpecker
A species of Flickers Scientific name : Colaptes punctigula Genus : Flickers
Spot-breasted Woodpecker, A species of Flickers
Botanical name: Colaptes punctigula
Genus: Flickers
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Description
The spot-breasted woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in South America in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela and also in eastern Panama of Central America. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
21 cm
Life Expectancy
4.3 years
Feeding Habits
Spot-breasted Woodpecker predominantly consumes ants and their larvae. Using their specialized bill, they forage by pecking at wood and soil. Their diet is complemented by other insects and occasional fruits. Spot-breasted Woodpecker exhibits unique adaptations for extracting prey from crevices.
Habitat
Spot-breasted Woodpecker inhabits a wide range of wooded and open habitats, predominantly in humid lowland regions. This species is found in an array of environments including rainforests, deciduous and gallery forests, várzea and riparian woodlands, second-growth areas, open woodlands adjacent to mangroves, swamp margins, and the scrubby edges of llanos. It thrives at forest edges, in open areas with large trees, clearings, moriche palm groves, coffee plantations, and other cultivated lands that offer ample tree cover. Its preference for sparsely wooded territories makes it uncharacteristic of dense forest dwellers. Generally, it resides at elevations up to 600 meters, with some regional variations reaching higher altitudes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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