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Crimson-bellied Woodpecker
Campephilus haematogaster
Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) — Woodpeckers & Toucans of South America.
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The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) is a member of the Picidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 237 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Piciformes
- Family Picidae Woodpeckers
- Genus Campephilus
- Species haematogaster
Quick facts
- Weight
- 237 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Picidae
- Order
- Piciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) belongs to the Picidae family of the order Piciformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA c Colombia, e Ecuador to c Peru.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 237 g, with a wing length of about 18.1 cm and a tail of around 11 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 305,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker?
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is a large bird that weighs around 237 g.
Where does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker live?
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is found across South America with a range covering SA c Colombia, e Ecuador to c Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker belong to?
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) belongs to the Picidae family, in the order Piciformes.
What does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker eat?
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker migrate?
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker make?
1 real field recording of the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker — including its drumming — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Crimson-bellied Woodpecker's range?
The Crimson-bellied Woodpecker has a mapped global range of about 305,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Suet Feeders for Woodpeckers
How to choose a suet feeder for woodpeckers — the styles compared, why a tail prop helps, and how to keep starlings off. A decision framework with the woodpecker species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Picidae
A field guide to the Picidae family — 239 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.