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
Nest Placement
Cavity
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 primarily occupies humid lowland regions and thrives in diverse environments such as rainforests, deciduous woodlands, and riparian zones. It is adapted to forest edges and open areas with significant tree presence, including moriche palm groves and agricultural lands with sufficient tree cover. Typically found below 600 meters elevation, spot-breasted Woodpecker favors more open, sparsely wooded habitats over dense forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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