Magellanic Woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus)
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Magellanic Woodpecker

Campephilus magellanicus (King, PP, 1827)

36–45 cmLength324 gWeight

The Magellanic woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus) is a species of large woodpecker found in southern Chile and southwestern Argentina; it is resident within its range.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Argentina, Chile

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Magellanic Woodpecker has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Tierra del Fuego ÁreaArgentina608 records
  2. Desembocadura Río PipoArgentina42 records
  3. Reserva Natural Municipal Laguna NimezArgentina3 records
More places
  1. QuillaipeChile2 records
  2. Canal BeagleArgentina2 records
  3. Reserva Natural Urbana Bahía EncerradaArgentina2 records
  4. CaulínChile1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaChile

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 Magellanic woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus) is a species of large woodpecker found in southern Chile and southwestern Argentina; it is resident within its range. This species is the southernmost example of the genus Campephilus, which includes the famous ivory-billed woodpecker (C. principalis).

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Questions

How big is the Magellanic Woodpecker?

The Magellanic Woodpecker is about 36–45 cm long and weighs around 324 g.

Where does the Magellanic Woodpecker live?

Its breeding range: South America: Chile and southwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Chile.

When is the best time to see the Magellanic Woodpecker?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Magellanic Woodpecker endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Magellanic Woodpecker as Least Concern.

What does the Magellanic Woodpecker eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Magellanic Woodpecker in?

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

At a glance

Length
36–45 cm
Weight
324 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
218 mm
Tail
161 mm
Bill
56 mm
Tarsus
35 mm

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

Range

South America: Chile and southwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Campephilus

Other birds in the genus Campephilus

Powerful WoodpeckerPowerful WoodpeckerCampephilus pollensSplendid WoodpeckerSplendid WoodpeckerCampephilus splendensCrimson-bellied WoodpeckerCrimson-bellied WoodpeckerCampephilus haematogasterRed-necked WoodpeckerRed-necked WoodpeckerCampephilus rubricollisRobust WoodpeckerRobust WoodpeckerCampephilus robustusCrimson-crested WoodpeckerCrimson-crested WoodpeckerCampephilus melanoleucosPale-billed WoodpeckerPale-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus guatemalensisGuayaquil WoodpeckerGuayaquil WoodpeckerCampephilus gayaquilensisCream-backed WoodpeckerCream-backed WoodpeckerCampephilus leucopogonIvory-billed WoodpeckerIvory-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus principalisImperial WoodpeckerImperial WoodpeckerCampephilus imperialis
Magellanic Woodpecker

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