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Imperial Woodpecker
Campephilus imperialis (Gould, 1832)
56–60 cmLength700 gWeight
The imperial woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis) is a woodpecker species endemic to Mexico.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The imperial woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis) is a woodpecker species endemic to Mexico. Measuring approximately 56–60 cm (22–23.5 in) in length, it is the largest known woodpecker. Because of its close taxonomic relationship and resemblance to the ivory-billed woodpecker (C. principalis), it is sometimes referred to as the Mexican ivory-billed woodpecker.
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Questions
How big is the Imperial Woodpecker?
The Imperial Woodpecker is about 56–60 cm long and weighs around 700 g.
Where does the Imperial Woodpecker live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: north-central, central Mexico.
Is the Imperial Woodpecker endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Imperial Woodpecker as Critically Endangered.
What does the Imperial Woodpecker eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Imperial Woodpecker in?
It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 56–60 cm
- Weight
- 700 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 303 mm
- Tail
- 198 mm
- Bill
- 86 mm
- Tarsus
- 48 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: north-central, central Mexico
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Woodpeckers Picidae
- Genus
- Campephilus
Other birds in the genus Campephilus
Powerful WoodpeckerCampephilus pollens
Splendid WoodpeckerCampephilus splendens
Crimson-bellied WoodpeckerCampephilus haematogaster
Red-necked WoodpeckerCampephilus rubricollis
Robust WoodpeckerCampephilus robustus
Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCampephilus melanoleucos
Pale-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus guatemalensis
Guayaquil WoodpeckerCampephilus gayaquilensis
Cream-backed WoodpeckerCampephilus leucopogon
Magellanic WoodpeckerCampephilus magellanicus
Ivory-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus principalis
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