Veniliornis chocoensis
VU

Veniliornis chocoensis

Local name: Chocó Woodpecker

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choc%C3%B3_woodpecker

Overview

The Choco woodpecker is a near threatened species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

The Chocó Woodpecker faces significant threats from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in the biodiverse Chocó region of western Colombia and Ecuador. Logging operations, agricultural expansion, and palm oil plantations continue to reduce and fragment the humid lowland forests this species depends on for nesting and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid lowland forests and secondary growth forests in the Chocó biogeographic region, primarily below 1,000m elevation. Prefers dense, wet tropical forests with abundant dead wood and epiphytes for foraging and nesting.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chocó Woodpecker classified as Vulnerable?
Chocó Woodpecker is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Chocó Woodpecker faces significant threats from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in the biodiverse Chocó region of western Colombia and Ecuador. Logging operations, agricultural expansion, and palm oil plantations continue to reduce and fragment the humid lowland forests this species depends on for nesting and foraging.
Where does Chocó Woodpecker live?
Chocó Woodpecker occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chocó Woodpecker?
The main threats to Chocó Woodpecker are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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