Red-rumped Woodpecker

Veniliornis lignarius

The Red-rumped Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized woodpecker found in South America. It has distinctive red plumage on its rump, with black and white barring on its back and wings. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create a rapid series of taps on trees to communicate and establish territory. The Red-rumped Woodpecker forages for insects and larvae in the bark of trees, and also feeds on fruits and seeds. It prefers open woodland, forest edges, and savannas, and can be found at various elevations. Although not globally threatened, habitat loss and degradation are potential threats to this species.

Habitat: Open woodland, forest edges, savannas