White-throated Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Green Woodpeckers Scientific name : Piculus leucolaemus Genus : Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
White-throated Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Piculus leucolaemus
Genus: Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
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Description
The white-throated woodpecker (Piculus leucolaemus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the Amazon Basin, Brazil, and mainly in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
White-throated Woodpecker primarily consumes insects and their larvae, foraging on trees using its strong beak to unearth food. Its diet and behavior highlight specialized adaptations for bark foraging.
Habitat
White-throated Woodpecker typically resides in undisturbed habitats, favoring tall, humid terra firme forests, which do not flood annually. It is also found in lowland várzea forests along rivers, which experience seasonal flooding. Additionally, white-throated Woodpecker can be seen at the edges of primary forests and within areas of secondary growth. Geographically, this bird inhabits lowland regions and extends into the foothills up to elevations of 1400 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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