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Andean Flicker
Colaptes rupicola d'Orbigny, 1840
32 cmLength174 gWeight
The Andean flicker (Colaptes rupicola) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Peru, Chile, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Flicker has been recorded at 28 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru654 records
- Lago PiurayPeru627 records
- Sitio Arqueológico TambomachayPeru517 records
More places
- ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru378 records
- PN Lauca – Las CuevasChile189 records
- Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru111 records
- Cerro TunariBolivia91 records
- YaviArgentina55 records
- PN Lauca – Lago ChungaráChile49 records
- San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia39 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean flicker (Colaptes rupicola) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Flicker?
The Andean Flicker is about 32 cm long and weighs around 174 g.
Where does the Andean Flicker live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Ecuador to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Peru, Chile and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Andean Flicker?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Flicker endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Flicker as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Flicker eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Andean Flicker in?
It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 32 cm
- Weight
- 174 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 167 mm
- Tail
- 118 mm
- Bill
- 51 mm
- Tarsus
- 30 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Ecuador to northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Woodpeckers Picidae
- Genus
- Colaptes
Other birds in the genus Colaptes
Golden-olive WoodpeckerColaptes rubiginosus
Bronze-winged WoodpeckerColaptes aeruginosus
Grey-crowned WoodpeckerColaptes auricularis
Crimson-mantled WoodpeckerColaptes rivolii
Black-necked WoodpeckerColaptes atricollis
Spot-breasted WoodpeckerColaptes punctigula
Green-barred WoodpeckerColaptes melanochloros
Northern FlickerColaptes auratus
Guatemalan FlickerColaptes mexicanoides
Gilded FlickerColaptes chrysoides
Fernandina's FlickerColaptes fernandinae
Chilean FlickerColaptes pitius
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