Yellow-eared Woodpecker
Veniliornis maculifrons
The Yellow-eared Woodpecker (Veniliornis maculifrons) is a rare woodpecker found only in Brazil, weighing about 39 g. The yellow-eared woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae.
About the Yellow-eared Woodpecker
The yellow-eared woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.
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How to identify it
The yellow-eared woodpecker is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long. Males and females have the same plumage except on their heads. Males have a brown crown with white streaks and some red tips and a mostly red hindcrown. The female has an olive crown with pale spots, and golden tips on feathers in the rear. Adults of both sexes have a mostly olive-brown face with whitish streaks and a pale golden-yellow nape. Their upperparts are mostly yellowish green, sometimes with a bronzy tinge, and yellowish spots and bars especially on the rump. Voice: The yellow-eared woodpecker's vocalization is a "high, nasal, rising then slightly falling, chattering rattle" that lasts about five to seven seconds.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Yellow-eared 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 Yellow-eared Woodpecker?
- The yellow-eared woodpecker is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-eared Woodpecker?
- The Yellow-eared Woodpecker is a small sized bird weighing about 39 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-eared Woodpecker?
- The Yellow-eared Woodpecker is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-eared Woodpecker?
- The Yellow-eared Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Bar-bellied Woodpecker, the Dot-fronted Woodpecker and the Golden-collared Woodpecker.
- Is the Yellow-eared Woodpecker endangered?
- The Yellow-eared Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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