description Chilean Flicker Overview
The Chilean Flicker (Colaptes pitius) is a woodpecker of the family Picidae found in Chile and adjacent southwestern Argentina. Its Chilean range extends from the Coquimbo Region south to central Magallanes, while Argentine records occur from Neuquén to Santa Cruz. It is a monotypic species and is associated with open and wooded habitats, including shrublands; unlike many woodpeckers, it commonly forages on the ground. Adults have barred brown upperparts, a whitish face, and pale underparts marked by broad dark bars.
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Where does the Chilean Flicker occur?
The Chilean Flicker is found in Chile and adjacent southwestern Argentina. In Chile its range extends from the Coquimbo Region south to central Magallanes, while Argentine records include Neuquén and Santa Cruz.
What is the scientific name of the Chilean Flicker?
Its scientific name is Colaptes pitius. It is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae and is a monotypic species.
Is the Chilean Flicker a ground-feeding woodpecker?
It can forage on the ground and around fallen wood, using its bill to search for ants and other invertebrates. Like other flickers, it is less tied to vertical tree trunks than many typical woodpeckers.
How does the Chilean Flicker differ from the Andean Flicker?
The Chilean Flicker is Colaptes pitius and is centered on Chile and neighboring Patagonia. The Andean Flicker is a separate Colaptes species associated with higher Andean habitats farther north.
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