Blond-crested Woodpecker
Celeus flavescens
The Blond-crested Woodpecker (Celeus flavescens) is a uncommon woodpecker found in 3 countries, weighing about 139 g. The blond-crested woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae.
About the Blond-crested Woodpecker
The blond-crested woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The blond-crested woodpecker is about 27 to 30 cm (11 to 12 in) long. The nominate subspecies weighs 110 to 165 g (3.9 to 5.8 oz). Males of both subspecies have a wide bright red malar area and cheek; sometimes it extends around the eye and occasionally includes the lower forehead; females have black streaks instead of red on the malar and cheek and no red elsewhere. In the nominate subspecies, adults of both sexes have a pale creamy buff to yellowish white head including the long, pointed crest, chin, and throat. Often the side of the neck has black streaks.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Blond-crested Woodpecker can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Blond-crested Woodpecker?
- The blond-crested woodpecker is about 27 to 30 cm (11 to 12 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Blond-crested Woodpecker?
- The Blond-crested Woodpecker is a medium sized bird weighing about 139 g.
- Where can you see a Blond-crested Woodpecker?
- The Blond-crested Woodpecker occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Blond-crested Woodpecker?
- The Blond-crested Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Cinnamon Woodpecker, the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker and the Cream-colored Woodpecker.
- Is the Blond-crested Woodpecker endangered?
- The Blond-crested Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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