Red-stained woodpecker

The red-stained woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Distribution

Region

Amazon Basin

Typical Environment

Occupies lowland humid forests across much of the western and central Amazon in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It uses both terra firme and seasonally flooded (várzea) forests, as well as forest edges and older secondary growth. Common along rivers and in areas with scattered dead snags for foraging and nesting. Typically forages from the understory to mid-canopy, moving methodically along trunks and branches.

Altitude Range

0–1500 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size13–15 cm

Wing Span22–26 cm

Male Weight0.03 kg

Female Weight0.028 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

A small Amazonian woodpecker, the red-stained woodpecker is often overlooked because of its subtle plumage and quiet demeanor. It forages on trunks and thin branches, frequently joining mixed-species flocks. Its name refers to the rufous or reddish tones on the wings. By probing for wood-boring insects, it helps control forest pests.

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Behaviour

Temperament

quiet and unobtrusive

Flight Pattern

short undulating flights between trees

Social Behavior

Usually seen singly or in pairs, and often joins mixed-species foraging flocks. Territorial drumming is brief and not especially loud. Nests in cavities excavated by the pair in dead wood; both sexes participate in excavation and incubation. Broods are fed by both parents.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Vocalizations are soft, including sharp, dry 'pik' notes and thin rattling trills. Drumming is a short, rapid roll delivered from a perch. Overall, the species is less vocal than many larger woodpeckers.

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Identification

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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