Dryocopus lineatus
Least Concern
Known for its distinctive 'kuk-kuk-kuk' call, the Lineated Woodpecker is a striking bird found across the Americas and a real life 'Woody Woodpecker'. Its bold black plumage, accented with white stripes and a vibrant red crest, makes it a standout in forests and parks alike. This solitary woodpecker is a master carpenter, skillfully drilling into wood to find food and create nests.
Black
Black
Brown
White, Red
White, Red
White
Black
Black
Brown
Chisel-shaped
Grey
Grey
Grey
Grey
Grey
Grey
White stripes on wings and neck, red crest
Lacks the red malar stripe
Less pronounced than adults
Black with white stripes
Black with white stripes
Brown with white stripes
31cm to 36cm
Length
50cm to 60cm
Wingspan
136g to 264g
Weight
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Female Lineated Woodpecker
Male Lineated Woodpecker close-up
Female Lineated Woodpecker close-up
Lineated Woodpecker perching on a branch
Loud, repetitive 'kuk-kuk-kuk' sound
A series of loud, rapid calls, often repeated
Sharp, short shrieks signaling distress or alert
Primarily active during the day, foraging for food in the morning and evening
Mostly solitary, occasionally forms pairs or small groups during breeding season
Defends feeding and nesting territories, especially during mating season
Non-migratory
Occasionally interacts with other bird species, particularly in feeding areas
Insects, Berries
Forages in trees, often tapping on wood to find insects
Throughout the day
Uses beak to drill into wood and extract insects
Varies with location and season
None known
Holes in trees
Drills a hole in a tree for nesting
Spring
One
White
Approximately 3cm x 2cm
2-4 eggs
Around 14 days
Approximately 4 weeks
Both parents incubate eggs, with males incubating during the night, and both feed chicks
South America, Central America, and Southern North America
Forests, plantations, and parks
Up to 2000m
Non-migratory
Forest, Suburban
Tropical, Subtropical
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.
Resident or Present
5
15
13 year(s)
2 year(s)
2 year(s)
Monogamous, often returning to same nesting site each year
Changes in plumage brightness and beak coloration
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)
Habitat loss due to deforestation
Conservation programs in breeding and feeding areas, protected status in many regions
Overall population stable, but some local fluctuations
Other names:
Lineated Flicker
Family:
PicidaePopulation size:
Unknown
Population trend:
Increasing
Conservation status:
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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