Splendid Woodpecker
Splendid Woodpecker (<em>Campephilus splendens</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Overview
Splendid Woodpecker (Campephilus splendens) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Campephilus; binomial: Campephilus splendens; authority: Hargitt, 1889.
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Splendid Woodpecker Campephilus splendens is split from Crimson-bellied Woodpecker C. haematogaster on several differences in plumage, as well as different calls and pattern of drumming (Ridgely & Greenfield 2001; del Hoyo & Collar 2014; Donegan et al. 2015).
