Robust Woodpecker (Campephilus robustus)
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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

Least Concern

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

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil365 records
  2. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil330 records
  3. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina288 records
More places
  1. Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil253 records
  2. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina165 records
  3. PN do Iguaçu – Trilha do Poço PretoBrazil165 records
  4. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil149 records
  5. Botucatu – Fazenda EdgárdiaBrazil147 records
  6. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil135 records
  7. Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil134 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguay

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

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Campephilus

Other birds in the genus Campephilus

Robust Woodpecker

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