description Chestnut-colored Woodpecker Overview
The Chestnut-colored Woodpecker is a medium-sized bird species found in the lowland humid forests of Central America, ranging from southern Mexico to western Panama. It is characterized by its rich, unmarked chestnut-brown plumage and a distinctive, bushy pale yellowish crest that covers its head. This coloration allows it to blend into the dappled light of the forest canopy, where it forages for insects, particularly ants, on tree trunks and vines. Unlike many other woodpecker species, it often feeds low in the understory.
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What is the scientific name of the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker?
Its scientific name is Celeus castaneus. It is a Central American woodpecker with chestnut plumage and a pointed tawny crest.
Where can the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker be found?
Its range includes southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. It is mainly a year-round resident of humid lowland forest.
How can you tell a male Chestnut-colored Woodpecker from a female?
Adult males have a bright red area around the lores, cheek, and throat, while females lack that red facial coloring. Both sexes retain the chestnut body and bushy crest.
How large is the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker?
Celeus castaneus is roughly 22 centimeters long and weighs around 80 to 100 grams. Its pointed crest and rich, mostly unmarked chestnut body help separate it from larger black-and-white woodpeckers.
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