Cream-Colored Woodpecker

The Cream-Colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus) is popular for its distinct yellow plumage and beak along with dark brown wings and black tail. The male of the species can be identified by the female thanks to its strong, vivid red malar stripe. It weighs between 95 and 130 grams and can reach heights of 24 to 26 centimeters. The bird species is indigenous to South America, and it is most frequently observed in the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas, as well as in Peru, Bolivia, and the eastern part of Brazil.

Termites and arboreal ants make up the majority of the diet, with seeds and fruit serving as supplements. forages on trees as well as the ground, both alone and in groups. pecking at termite nests on trees, which is frequently observed. Although the cream-colored woodpecker is widely thought to be rare, it has been given the designation of Least Concern. Over the next few decades, it is anticipated that the population would decline due to the annual declines in suitable habitats.