Rufous-winged Woodpecker

Cnemarchus rufipennis

The Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Cnemarchus rufipennis) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the neotropical region. It is characterized by its distinctive rufous wings and black and white barred plumage. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create loud, rapid beats on trees to communicate and establish territory. Rufous-winged Woodpeckers primarily inhabit humid forests and wooded areas, where they forage for insects and larvae by excavating cavities in trees. They are often observed in the canopy and mid-levels of the forest. This woodpecker is not globally threatened and is categorized as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Humid forests and wooded areas