Helmeted Woodpecker
Helmeted Woodpecker (<em>Celeus galeatus</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Overview
Helmeted Woodpecker (Celeus galeatus) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Celeus; binomial: Celeus galeatus; authority: (Temminck, 1822).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Helmeted Woodpecker belongs in the genus Celeus, despite similarities to the Dryocopus woodpeckers (Benz et al. 2015; Lammertink et al. 2015).
