description Cinnamon Woodpecker Overview
The Cinnamon Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of Central America and northwestern South America, classified in the genus Celeus. Its plumage is characterized by a warm cinnamon-rufous coloration extending across much of the body, giving the species a relatively uniform appearance. It is associated with humid tropical forest and is relevant to regional bird lists covering forest woodpeckers of the American tropics.
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Why is the Cinnamon Woodpecker called cinnamon?
Its plumage has a warm cinnamon-rufous color across much of the body. This relatively uniform appearance distinguishes it from woodpeckers with sharply contrasting black, white, or red patterns.
What genus does the Cinnamon Woodpecker belong to?
It belongs to the genus Celeus. Celeus includes several medium-sized woodpeckers of Central and South American forests.
Where is the Cinnamon Woodpecker found?
It occurs in Central America and northwestern South America. It is a forest bird that uses trunks, branches, and other woody surfaces while feeding.
How large is the Cinnamon Woodpecker?
It is a medium-sized woodpecker rather than one of the very large Campephilus species. Its compact Celeus build and cinnamon-rufous plumage are useful identification clues.
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