
Robust Woodpecker
Campephilus robustus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1818)
32–37 cmLength200 gWeight
The robust woodpecker (Campephilus robustus) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Robust Woodpecker has been recorded at 70 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE IntervalesBrazil365 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil330 records
- PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina288 records
More places
- Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil253 records
- PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina165 records
- PN do Iguaçu – Trilha do Poço PretoBrazil165 records
- PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil149 records
- Botucatu – Fazenda EdgárdiaBrazil147 records
- PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil135 records
- Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil134 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 robust woodpecker (Campephilus robustus) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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Questions
How big is the Robust Woodpecker?
The Robust Woodpecker is about 32–37 cm long and weighs around 200 g.
Where does the Robust Woodpecker live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
When is the best time to see the Robust Woodpecker?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Robust Woodpecker endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Robust Woodpecker as Least Concern.
What does the Robust Woodpecker eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Robust Woodpecker in?
It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 32–37 cm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 184 mm
- Tail
- 127 mm
- Bill
- 50 mm
- Tarsus
- 34 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina
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
Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCampephilus melanoleucos
Pale-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus guatemalensis
Guayaquil WoodpeckerCampephilus gayaquilensis
Cream-backed WoodpeckerCampephilus leucopogon
Magellanic WoodpeckerCampephilus magellanicus
Ivory-billed WoodpeckerCampephilus principalis
Imperial WoodpeckerCampephilus imperialis
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