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Pale-billed Woodpecker

Campephilus guatemalensis

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...

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Pale-billed Woodpecker
Campephilus guatemalensis Pale-billed Woodpecker


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6 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks roberto...

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks Rieko...

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

yes bayucca, that looks like the one...

roberto bianconi
roberto bianconi 11 years ago

Very nice spot, compliments!

RiekoS
RiekoS 11 years ago

Amazing spotting. I would be so excited if I meet this bird.

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Please verify!

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 22, 2013
Submitted on Sep 20, 2013

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