Ochraceous Woodpecker

Celeus ochraceus

The Ochraceous Woodpecker (Celeus ochraceus) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the tropical forests of South America. It has a distinctive ochre-colored plumage with black and white markings on the wings and back. This woodpecker is known for its rhythmic drumming on trees as it searches for insects and larvae. It also feeds on fruits and seeds, making it an important contributor to forest ecosystem dynamics. The Ochraceous Woodpecker is often found in the canopy and mid-levels of humid forests, where it excavates nest cavities in dead trees. This species is generally not considered threatened, but habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its population.

Habitat: Tropical forests of South America