The blood-coloured woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Guyana and Suriname.
Region
The Guianas
Typical Environment
Occurs mainly along the coastal lowlands of Guyana and Suriname, favoring mangroves, seasonally flooded forests, and adjacent secondary growth. It also uses wooded edges in agricultural landscapes such as coconut and cacao groves. The species typically forages from the understory to mid-canopy on small trunks, limbs, and vines. It is generally tied to humid, low-lying habitats close to the coast.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 100 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
A small, vividly colored woodpecker of the coastal Guianas, the blood-colored woodpecker is noted for its rich crimson tones and subtle pale barring. It frequents mangroves, swamp-forest edges, and second growth near the coast, foraging low to mid-level on slender trunks and branches. Its drumming is brief and rapid, and its thin, high calls can be surprisingly inconspicuous in dense foliage.
Temperament
quiet and unobtrusive, active forager
Flight Pattern
undulating flight typical of woodpeckers
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly, in pairs, or small family groups. Pairs maintain territories and excavate nest cavities in soft or dead wood within mangroves or swamp-edge trees. Likely monogamous with shared incubation and chick rearing.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are thin, high-pitched squeaks and short pik notes, often delivered from within cover. Drumming is a brief, rapid burst rather than a prolonged roll.
