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Guatemalan Flicker
Colaptes mexicanoides Lafresnaye, 1844
26–33 cmLength132 gWeight
The Guatemalan flicker (Colaptes mexicanoides) is a species of bird in the family Picidae, the woodpeckers.
Busiest months: March–April · Most records: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Where and when it's recorded
Guatemalan Flicker has been recorded at 34 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Laguna del BosqueGuatemala1,058 records
- Finca Rubel ChaimGuatemala961 records
- Reserva Natural MontessoriGuatemala728 records
More places
- RNP ChajbaocGuatemala585 records
- Godinez – Aldea Los RoblesGuatemala502 records
- Paraiso Verde LodgeGuatemala434 records
- Restaurante Rincón Suizo – sendero en bosque de pino-encinoGuatemala369 records
- Finca Caleras ChichavacGuatemala348 records
- Montaña de Izopo – Sector Las MorasHonduras318 records
- Parque Ecológico CayaláGuatemala298 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 Guatemalan flicker (Colaptes mexicanoides) is a species of bird in the family Picidae, the woodpeckers. It is found in Middle America from southern Mexico to Nicaragua.
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Questions
How big is the Guatemalan Flicker?
The Guatemalan Flicker is about 26–33 cm long and weighs around 132 g.
Where does the Guatemalan Flicker live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico to Nicaragua. It is most often recorded in Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
When is the best time to see the Guatemalan Flicker?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and April (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Guatemalan Flicker endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Guatemalan Flicker as Least Concern.
What does the Guatemalan Flicker eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Guatemalan Flicker in?
It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 26–33 cm
- Weight
- 132 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 155 mm
- Tail
- 110 mm
- Bill
- 43 mm
- Tarsus
- 28 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: southern Mexico to Nicaragua
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
Gilded FlickerColaptes chrysoides
Fernandina's FlickerColaptes fernandinae
Chilean FlickerColaptes pitius
Andean FlickerColaptes rupicola
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