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Lineated Woodpecker

Least Concern

Dryocopus lineatus

Found across the Americas, this striking forest dweller, with its vibrant red crest and bold markings, brings the cartoon "Woody Woodpecker" to life in the real world.

Visual Identification

Appearance

The Lineated Woodpecker is a striking, large woodpecker with bold black and white plumage. Its most distinctive features include a bright red crest, white stripes on the face and neck, and a long, chisel-like bill.

Males have a red malar stripe (mustache) and a fully red crest, while females lack the malar stripe and have a black forehead. Both sexes display black wings with white barring and a white line down the back.

Size

Length

32cm to 38cm

Wingspan

49cm to 58cm

Weight

180g to 280g

Colours

Primary Colour

Black White Red

Beak Colour

Grey

Leg Colour

Grey

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Lineated Woodpecker can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Lineated Woodpecker can be found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Lineated Woodpecker is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Lineated Woodpeckers inhabit a wide range of forested habitats from Mexico through Central America and into South America, including parts of Argentina and Brazil. They prefer mature forests but can also be found in secondary growth and partially cleared areas.

These woodpeckers are non-migratory and maintain year-round territories. They are particularly common in tropical and subtropical regions, adapting to various forest types, including rainforests, deciduous woodlands, and gallery forests along rivers.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 2,100 meters

Climate zones

Tropical, Subtropical

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Lineated Woodpecker. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
  • Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
  • This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

  • More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
  • How birds move around during different seasons