Cream-colored Woodpecker

Celeus spectabilis

The Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Amazon rainforest of South America. It has a distinctive cream-colored plumage with black and white markings on the wings and tail. This species is known for its drumming sounds, which it uses to communicate and establish territory. The Cream-colored Woodpecker forages for insects and larvae by pecking and drilling into tree bark. It nests in tree cavities and is often observed in the mid to upper levels of the forest canopy. Despite its striking appearance, this woodpecker can be elusive due to its preference for dense forest habitats.

Habitat: Amazon rainforest