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Pale-billed Woodpecker

Campephilus guatemalensis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis) is a very large woodpecker that is a resident breeding bird from northern Mexico to western Panama.

The Pale-billed Woodpecker is 37 cm (15 in) long and weighs 255 g (9.0 oz). It resembles the Lineated Woodpecker, but is larger and more robust.

Habitat:

The habitat of this species is wet forests and adjacent second growth or semi-open woodland.

Notes:

This woodpecker always reminds me of the cartoon character! Makes me laugh...

Species ID Suggestions

Pale-billed Woodpecker

Campephilus guatemalensis

Comments (6)

yes bayucca, that looks like the one...
Amazing spotting. I would be so excited if I meet this bird.

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