Chocó woodpecker
| Chocó woodpecker | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Piciformes |
| Family: | Picidae |
| Genus: | Veniliornis |
| Species: | V. chocoensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Veniliornis chocoensis | |
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The Chocó woodpecker (Veniliornis chocoensis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss from deforestation.[1]
Description
Adult woodpeckers are usually 15 to 16 cm long. They have an olive-colored head; adult and juvenile males have a red crown while adult females have a dusty-olive crown. A Chocó woodpecker has a brownish tail. It has green upperwings and cream and brown underwings.[3]
The Chocó woodpecker's vocal cries include sharp pik notes, softer quip notes, wicka-wicka notes and a gentle rattle.[3]
References
- ^ a b BirdLife International (2016). "Veniliornis chocoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22681215A92897764. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22681215A92897764.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Todd, W. E. Clyde (1919). "Descriptions of Apparently New Colombian Birds". Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington. 32: 116.
- ^ a b Gorman, Gerard (19 June 2014). Woodpeckers of the World: The Complete Guide. A&C Black. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-4081-4717-7.
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