Guatemalan black woodpecker

Campephilus guatemalensis

The Guatemalan black woodpecker is a striking bird with glossy black plumage and a prominent red crest on the head. This woodpecker is known for its powerful drumming and loud calls, often heard echoing through the forests of Guatemala. It has a strong, chisel-like bill that it uses to excavate cavities in dead trees for nesting and foraging. The Guatemalan black woodpecker is a resident of mature lowland and montane forests, where it forages for insects and larvae. This species is known for its territorial behavior and can be observed performing elaborate courtship displays. Despite its striking appearance, the Guatemalan black woodpecker is currently listed as Near Threatened due to habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Lowland and montane forests