Woodpeckers of Ecuador
34 woodpeckers recorded in Ecuador 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.
34 woodpeckers have been recorded in Ecuador 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 Ecuador to know first
Andean FlickerColaptes rupicola
Bar-bellied WoodpeckerVeniliornis nigriceps
Black-cheeked WoodpeckerMelanerpes pucherani
Chestnut WoodpeckerCeleus elegans
Cinnamon WoodpeckerCeleus loricatus
Cream-colored WoodpeckerCeleus flavus
Crimson-bellied WoodpeckerCampephilus haematogaster
Crimson-crested WoodpeckerCampephilus melanoleucos
Crimson-mantled WoodpeckerColaptes rivolii
Ecuadorian PiculetPicumnus sclateri
Golden-green WoodpeckerPiculus chrysochloros
Golden-olive WoodpeckerColaptes rubiginosus
Guayaquil WoodpeckerCampephilus gayaquilensis
Lafresnaye’s PiculetPicumnus lafresnayi
Lineated WoodpeckerDryocopus lineatus
Lita WoodpeckerPiculus litae
Little WoodpeckerVeniliornis passerinus
Olivaceous PiculetPicumnus olivaceus
The full list — 34 woodpeckers of Ecuador in our library
- Andean Flicker
- Bar-bellied Woodpecker
- Black-cheeked Woodpecker
- Chestnut Woodpecker
- Choco Woodpecker
- Cinnamon Woodpecker
- Cream-colored Woodpecker
- Crimson-bellied Woodpecker
- Crimson-crested Woodpecker
- Crimson-mantled Woodpecker
- Ecuadorian Piculet
- Golden-green Woodpecker
- Golden-olive Woodpecker
- Guayaquil Woodpecker
- Lafresnaye’s Piculet
- Lineated Woodpecker
- Lita Woodpecker
- Little Woodpecker
- Olivaceous Piculet
- Powerful Woodpecker
- Red-necked Woodpecker
- Red-rumped Woodpecker
- Red-stained Woodpecker
- Ringed Woodpecker
- Rufous-breasted Piculet
- Rufous-headed Woodpecker
- Scarlet-backed Woodpecker
- Smoky-brown Woodpecker
- Spot-breasted Woodpecker
- Variable Woodpecker
- White-throated Woodpecker
- Yellow-throated Woodpecker
- Yellow-tufted Woodpecker
- Yellow-vented Woodpecker
Keep exploring
- Birds of Ecuador
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Ecuador (202 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Ecuador (177 species)
- Hummingbirds of Ecuador (130 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Ecuador (105 species)
- Antbirds of Ecuador (94 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Ecuador (50 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Ecuador (46 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Ecuador (38 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Ecuador (37 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Ecuador (35 species)
- New World Warblers of Ecuador (34 species)
- Owls of Ecuador (29 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Ecuador (29 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Ecuador (28 species)
- Cotingas of Ecuador (27 species)
- New World Sparrows of Ecuador (26 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Ecuador (25 species)
- Wrens of Ecuador (25 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Ecuador (22 species)
- Thrushes of Ecuador (22 species)
- True Finches of Ecuador (20 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Ecuador (19 species)
- Falcons of Ecuador (19 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Ecuador (19 species)
- Vireos of Ecuador (19 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 India (34 species)
- Woodpeckers of Argentina (28 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 Ecuador?
34 woodpeckers that we profile appear on Ecuador'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 Ecuador'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 Ecuador right now?
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