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Pale-billed Woodpecker
Campephilus guatemalensis (Hartlaub, 1844)
242 gWeight
The pale-billed woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis) is a species of woodpecker of the genus Campephilus.
Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico
Where and when it's recorded
Pale-billed Woodpecker has been recorded at 204 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica5,492 records
- Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica2,890 records
- Black Rock LodgeBelize2,573 records
More places
- PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica2,562 records
- Chan Chich LodgeBelize1,866 records
- PN Tikal – sitio arqueológicoGuatemala1,422 records
- Lamanai Maya siteBelize1,077 records
- PN Corcovado – Sector SirenaCosta Rica1,063 records
- Villa LapasCosta Rica971 records
- Refugio mixto Caño NegroCosta Rica800 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 pale-billed woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis) is a species of woodpecker of the genus Campephilus. It is found from Mexico to Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Pale-billed Woodpecker?
The Pale-billed Woodpecker weighs around 242 g.
Where does the Pale-billed Woodpecker live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico.
When is the best time to see the Pale-billed Woodpecker?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Pale-billed Woodpecker endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pale-billed Woodpecker as Least Concern.
What does the Pale-billed Woodpecker eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pale-billed Woodpecker in?
It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 242 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 181 mm
- Tail
- 108 mm
- Bill
- 48 mm
- Tarsus
- 35 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: widespread
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
Guayaquil WoodpeckerCampephilus gayaquilensis
Cream-backed WoodpeckerCampephilus leucopogon
Magellanic WoodpeckerCampephilus magellanicus
Ivory-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus principalis
Imperial WoodpeckerCampephilus imperialis
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