Kaempfer's Woodpecker

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Kaempfer's Woodpecker (<em>Celeus obrieni</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Overview

Kaempfer's Woodpecker (Celeus obrieni) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Celeus; binomial: Celeus obrieni; authority: Short, 1973.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Celeus obrieni from Piaui Woodpecker to Kaempfer's Woodpecker (SACC 249); see Azevedo et al. (2013) re species status.

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