Woodpeckers of Argentina
28 woodpeckers recorded in Argentina on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
28 woodpeckers have been recorded in Argentina on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Picidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Woodpeckers of Argentina to know first
Andean FlickerColaptes rupicola
Black-bodied WoodpeckerDryocopus schulzii
Blond-crested WoodpeckerCeleus flavescens
Campo FlickerColaptes campestris
Checkered WoodpeckerVeniliornis mixtus
Chilean FlickerColaptes pitius
Cream-backed WoodpeckerCampephilus leucopogon
Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCampephilus melanoleucos
Dot-fronted WoodpeckerVeniliornis frontalis
Golden-green WoodpeckerPiculus chrysochloros
Golden-olive WoodpeckerColaptes rubiginosus
Green-barred WoodpeckerColaptes melanochloros
Helmeted WoodpeckerCeleus galeatus
Lineated WoodpeckerDryocopus lineatus
Little WoodpeckerVeniliornis passerinus
Magellanic WoodpeckerCampephilus magellanicus
Mottled PiculetPicumnus nebulosus
Ochre-collared PiculetPicumnus temminckii
The full list — 28 woodpeckers of Argentina in our library
- Andean Flicker
- Black-bodied Woodpecker
- Blond-crested Woodpecker
- Campo Flicker
- Checkered Woodpecker
- Chilean Flicker
- Cream-backed Woodpecker
- Crimson-crested Woodpecker
- Dot-fronted Woodpecker
- Golden-green Woodpecker
- Golden-olive Woodpecker
- Green-barred Woodpecker
- Helmeted Woodpecker
- Lineated Woodpecker
- Little Woodpecker
- Magellanic Woodpecker
- Mottled Piculet
- Ochre-collared Piculet
- Pale-crested Woodpecker
- Robust Woodpecker
- Smoky-brown Woodpecker
- Striped Woodpecker
- White Woodpecker
- White-barred Piculet
- White-fronted Woodpecker
- White-spotted Woodpecker
- Yellow-browed Woodpecker
- Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
Keep exploring
- Birds of Argentina
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Argentina (133 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Argentina (100 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Argentina (92 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Argentina (42 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Argentina (41 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Argentina (37 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Argentina (35 species)
- Hummingbirds of Argentina (33 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Argentina (27 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Argentina (27 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Argentina (26 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Argentina (26 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Argentina (25 species)
- Owls of Argentina (22 species)
Woodpeckers in other regions
- Woodpeckers of Brazil (49 species)
- Woodpeckers of Colombia (44 species)
- Woodpeckers of Peru (38 species)
- Woodpeckers of Thailand (36 species)
- Woodpeckers of Ecuador (34 species)
- Woodpeckers of India (34 species)
- Woodpeckers of Mexico (28 species)
- Woodpeckers of Indonesia (27 species)
- Woodpeckers of Malaysia (26 species)
- Woodpeckers of the United States (25 species)
- Woodpeckers of Tanzania (20 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many woodpeckers are found in Argentina?
28 woodpeckers that we profile appear on Argentina's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these woodpeckers really found there?
Yes — each one is on Argentina's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these woodpeckers belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see woodpeckers in Argentina right now?
Use Birds Near You for live, location-based reports, or turn on rare-bird alerts to hear when a notable one shows up close to you.