Rufous-winged Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Green Woodpeckers Scientific name : Piculus simplex Genus : Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
Rufous-winged Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Piculus simplex
Genus: Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
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Description
The rufous-winged woodpecker (Piculus simplex) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Rufous-winged Woodpecker primarily feeds on ants, beetles, and their larvae, utilizing its specialized bill to forage on tree trunks and branches. It showcases unique adaptations for extracting insects from wood.
Habitat
Rufous-winged Woodpecker predominantly inhabits the canopy and edges of humid forests, favoring regions with large, mature trees. These birds can also be found utilizing the substantial trees in semi-open areas adjacent to their primary forest habitats. Their range extends across lowland terrains and ascends into the foothills, typically reaching up to 750 meters above sea level on the Caribbean slope and 900 meters on the Pacific slope of their geographical habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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