Dot-fronted Woodpecker
Veniliornis frontalis
The Dot-fronted Woodpecker (Veniliornis frontalis) is a rare woodpecker found in 2 countries, weighing about 37 g. The dot-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
About the Dot-fronted Woodpecker
The dot-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
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How to identify it
The dot-fronted woodpecker is about 16 cm (6.3 in) long and weighs 30 to 40 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz). Males and females have the same plumage except on their heads. Males have an olive to gray-brown forehead ("front") with many white spots and are red from the crown to the nape with dark gray feather bases showing through. The female is olive-brown from forehead to nape with white spots throughout. Adults of both sexes have a mostly olive-brown face with a thin white supercilium and a thin white "moustache". Voice: The dot-fronted woodpecker "makes series of 8–10 'juíc!' or 'jíc!' calls, or a rather harsh 'wík!'."
Where it lives
When to see it
The Dot-fronted 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 Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
- The dot-fronted woodpecker is about 16 cm (6.3 in) long and weighs 30 to 40 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
- The Dot-fronted Woodpecker is a small sized bird weighing about 37 g.
- Where can you see a Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
- The Dot-fronted Woodpecker occurs in 2 countries, including Argentina and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
- The Dot-fronted Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Golden-collared Woodpecker, the Bar-bellied Woodpecker and the Yellow-eared Woodpecker.
- Is the Dot-fronted Woodpecker endangered?
- The Dot-fronted Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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