Bird · GBIF taxon 5228831
Lineated Woodpecker
Dryocopus lineatusLineated Woodpeckers are large black birds with bold white stripes running from the face down the sides of the back. A pointed red crest crowns the head, and males also show a red cheek stripe.
woodpeckercavity nestertropical woodland
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- beetle larvae
- ants
- termites
Predators
- forest raptors
- snakes
- arboreal mammals
ThreatsLoss of large trees, removal of dead wood, forest fragmentation, and nest disturbance
HabitatsMature forest, secondary woodland, mangroves, wooded savanna, and forest edges
Life spanLikely several years, with exact maximum wild longevity poorly documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPicidae
- SpeciesDryocopus lineatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Give drumming trees and active nest cavities a generous buffer.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Loud drumming and ringing calls often reveal a bird behind foliage.
- Identify: Follow the white face stripe down each side of the black back.
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