About the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker
The crimson-mantled woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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The crimson-mantled woodpecker is 23 to 26 cm (9.1 to 10 in) long and weighs 85 to 112 g (3.0 to 4.0 oz). Males and females have the same plumage except on their heads. Adult males of the nominate subspecies C. r. rivolii have a red crown. Their face is mostly pale yellow with a dark red malar stripe and a black chin and throat. Adult females have a black crown and malar stripe. Both sexes have a crimson red nape and mantle; their rump and uppertail coverts are black. Their wings are bronzy red and their tail is black.
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What the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker sounds like
Where the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker lives
When to see the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Chilean FlickerColaptes pitiusThe Chilean flicker is about 30 cm (12 in) long and weighs 100 to 163 g (3.5 to 5.7 oz).
Guatemalan FlickerColaptes mexicanoidesThe Guatemalan flicker is 25.9 to 32.9 cm (10 to 13 in) long and weighs about 115 to 135 g (4.1 to 4.8 oz).
Andean FlickerColaptes rupicolaThe Andean flicker is about 32 cm (13 in) long.
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