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Splendid Woodpecker
Campephilus splendens Hargitt, 1889
33–35 cmLength237 gWeight
The splendid woodpecker (Campephilus splendens) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
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 splendid woodpecker (Campephilus splendens) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the crimson-bellied woodpecker (C. haematogaster) and some taxonomists retain that treatment. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Splendid Woodpecker?
The Splendid Woodpecker is about 33–35 cm long and weighs around 237 g.
Where does the Splendid Woodpecker live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Panama, western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Is the Splendid Woodpecker endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Splendid Woodpecker as Least Concern.
What does the Splendid Woodpecker eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Splendid Woodpecker in?
It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 33–35 cm
- Weight
- 237 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 180 mm
- Tail
- 98 mm
- Bill
- 49 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Panama, western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador
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
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
Imperial WoodpeckerCampephilus imperialis
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