
Yellow-eared Woodpecker
A species of Veniliornis Scientific name : Veniliornis maculifrons Genus : Veniliornis
Yellow-eared Woodpecker, A species of Veniliornis
Botanical name: Veniliornis maculifrons
Genus: Veniliornis
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Description

The yellow-eared woodpecker (Veniliornis maculifrons) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to humid Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil. Its common name refers to the yellow nape of both sexes - a feature not shared by any other Veniliornis in its range.

Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Dite type
Insectivorous


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