Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Veniliornis nigriceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="veniliornis-nigriceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Bar-bellied Woodpecker (Veniliornis nigriceps) is a bird species in the family Picidae (spechte), within the order Piciformes (spechtvögel und tukane). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.6 cm and a weight of 43.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Bar-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in montane forests on the Andean slopes from Colombia to Bolivia. Weighing about 43.3g with a wingspan of 19.6cm, it has barred black-and-white underparts and a red crown in males. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects and larvae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 19,6 cm | 7.7 in |
| Gewicht | 43,25 g | 1.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Piciformes (Spechtvögel und Tukane) |
| Familie | Picidae (Spechte) |
| Genus | Veniliornis |
| Arten | Veniliornis nigriceps |
Distribution
Bar-bellied Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Picidae family