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Celeus elegans
The Chestnut Woodpecker is 28 cm long and weighs 127g. It is a rich unbarred chestnut brown with a yellow rump and flanks and a yellowish crest. The wings and tail are black and the bill yellow-white. The male has a red malar stripe, but otherwise the sexes are similar. Wikipedia
Ecuadorian lowlands: Sacha Lodge
Spotted on Feb 9, 2013
Submitted on Mar 6, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks Mick!
Thanks Alice.
Nice woodpecker!