description Waved Woodpecker Overview
The Waved Woodpecker, Celeus undatus, is a South American woodpecker in the family Picidae. Its range includes parts of the Amazon Basin and the Guianas, as well as Trinidad, and it uses rainforest, várzea, forest edges, secondary woodland, and wooded savanna. The species is associated with the genus Celeus, whose birds often have warm brown or rufous plumage. The name refers to the barred or waved pattern visible across parts of its body.
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Where does the Waved Woodpecker live?
Celeus undatus occurs in parts of the Amazon Basin and the Guianas, as well as on Trinidad. Its range therefore includes both mainland South America and a Caribbean island.
What habitats does the Waved Woodpecker use?
It uses rainforest, várzea, forest edges, secondary woodland, and wooded savanna. This shows that it is not restricted to one type of closed forest.
What is the scientific name of the Waved Woodpecker?
Its scientific name is Celeus undatus. It is a South American woodpecker in the family Picidae.
Is the Waved Woodpecker found on Trinidad?
Yes. Trinidad is included in the species' range along with the Amazon Basin, the Guianas, and other South American habitats.
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