Adult male © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S189173543 Macaulay Library ML 621937610
Adult female © Gabriel Bonfa
Adult male © Silvia Faustino Linhares
Adult male © Leonardo Merçon / Instituto Últimos Refúgios
Adult female © Nige Hartley
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Adult male © Jorge Muñoz García CAQUETA BIRDING
Adult male © Luke Seitz

Ringed Woodpecker Celeus torquatus

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Identification

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This striking Celeus is widespread across the Amazonian lowlands of northern South America, with a disjunct population in southeast Brazil. Overall rufous with a shaggy crest like most other members of the genus. Distinctive and unlikely to be confused. Some variation across the range: most have extensive black markings on upperparts and belly, but largely unmarked in the northeastern part of range. All birds have solid black breast. Sexes are similar, but males have a red mustache. Occurs in mature forest and edges, often detected by its series of loud, strident whistles.

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