White-spotted Woodpecker
Veniliornis spilogaster
The White-spotted Woodpecker (Veniliornis spilogaster) is a uncommon woodpecker found in 4 countries, weighing about 40 g. The white-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
About the White-spotted Woodpecker
The white-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The white-spotted woodpecker is 16 to 19.5 cm (6.3 to 7.7 in) long and weighs 35 to 45 g (1.2 to 1.6 oz). Males and females have the same plumage except on their heads. Males have a buffy to olive forehead, a blackish brown crown with very narrow red streaks, and an olive-green hindneck. The female has an olive-brown crown with fine white spots. Adults of both sexes have a mostly brownish face with a thin white supercilium, a thin white "moustache", and white speckles throughout. Their upperparts are mostly olive-green with yellowish to white feather edges that view as bars.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-spotted 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 White-spotted Woodpecker?
- The white-spotted woodpecker is 16 to 19.5 cm (6.3 to 7.7 in) long and weighs 35 to 45 g (1.2 to 1.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-spotted Woodpecker?
- The White-spotted Woodpecker is a small sized bird weighing about 40 g.
- Where can you see a White-spotted Woodpecker?
- The White-spotted Woodpecker occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a White-spotted Woodpecker?
- The White-spotted Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Checkered Woodpecker, the Striped Woodpecker and the Little Woodpecker.
- Is the White-spotted Woodpecker endangered?
- The White-spotted Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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