Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster)
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Crimson-bellied Woodpecker

Campephilus haematogaster (Tschudi, 1844)

33–34 cmLength237 gWeight

The crimson-bellied woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.

Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

Crimson-bellied Woodpecker has been recorded at 76 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador180 records
  2. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia155 records
  3. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador153 records
More places
  1. San Jorge de MilpeEcuador139 records
  2. Un Poco del Choco – Reserve & Field StationEcuador83 records
  3. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru81 records
  4. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru54 records
  5. Altos del Maria – Elevación 900-1100 msnmPanama48 records
  6. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador43 records
  7. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador41 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombiaPeruPanama

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 crimson-bellied woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Minnesota, Southern Iowa, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker?

The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is about 33–34 cm long and weighs around 237 g.

Where does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Colombia, eastern Ecuador to central Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.

Is the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker as Least Concern.

What does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker in?

It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.

At a glance

Length
33–34 cm
Weight
237 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
181 mm
Tail
110 mm
Bill
48 mm
Tarsus
34 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: central Colombia, eastern Ecuador to central Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Campephilus

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Crimson-bellied Woodpecker

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