Spot-breasted Woodpecker

Veniliornis affinis

The Spot-breasted Woodpecker is a small woodpecker found in South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin. It has a distinctive black and white barred pattern on its back and wings, with a red crown and throat patch in males. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create loud, rapid beats on trees to communicate and establish territory. The Spot-breasted Woodpecker forages for insects and larvae in the bark of trees and is often found in humid tropical forests and woodland areas. It is an important part of the ecosystem, contributing to the control of insect populations and the maintenance of healthy forest ecosystems.

Habitat: Tropical forests and woodland areas