Golden-green Woodpecker

Piculus simplex

The Golden-green Woodpecker (Piculus simplex) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the forests of South America. It has a distinctive golden-green plumage with black and white markings on the wings and tail. This woodpecker is known for its drumming sounds, which it uses to communicate and establish territory. It feeds on insects and larvae found in tree bark and is often seen hopping up and down tree trunks in search of food. The species is known for its strong and rapid drumming, which is used for communication and territorial display.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests