description Golden-collared Woodpecker Overview
The Golden-collared Woodpecker is a small bird species found in the forested regions of northern South America, including Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil. It derives its name from the adult male's distinctive golden-yellow collar, which stands out against its otherwise barred and olive-brown plumage. Females generally lack the bright collar, exhibiting a more uniformly patterned appearance. The species typically forages in forest canopies and edges, feeding on insects and larvae.
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What is the scientific name of the Golden-collared Woodpecker?
The species is Veniliornis cassini, although some taxonomies place it in Dryobates as Dryobates cassini. It is a small South American woodpecker about 16 centimeters long.
Where can the Golden-collared Woodpecker be found?
Its range includes Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil north of the Amazon River. It is associated with tropical forest habitats in northern South America.
Why is it called the Golden-collared Woodpecker?
Adults of both sexes have a golden-yellow nape and hindneck that can look like a collar. Males also have a red crown, while females have a brownish crown with pale spots.
How large is the Golden-collared Woodpecker?
It is about 16 centimeters long and weighs roughly 24 to 30 grams. Its buff-white face, yellow-green upperparts, and black-barred pale underparts help identify it in the canopy.
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