Crimson-mantled Woodpecker

Colaptes rivolii

The Crimson-mantled Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinctive crimson-red crown and nape, with black and white barring on its back and wings. The male has a red malar stripe, while the female has a black malar stripe. This species is often found in montane forests and woodland, where it forages for insects and larvae by excavating holes in tree trunks. It may also visit feeders in some areas. The Crimson-mantled Woodpecker is known for its drumming, a rapid series of beats on resonant wood to communicate and establish territory.

Habitat: Montane forests and woodland