Cream-backed Woodpecker
VU

Cream-backed Woodpecker

Campephilus leucopogon

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream-backed_woodpecker

Overview

The cream-backed woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The Cream-backed Woodpecker faces significant pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its South American range. Large-scale agricultural expansion, logging operations, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the mature forest habitats this species requires for nesting and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Primary and secondary humid forests, including tropical rainforests and montane forests, typically in areas with abundant large trees and dead wood for excavating nest cavities. The species occurs from lowlands up to approximately 1,500 meters elevation across parts of South America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cream-backed Woodpecker classified as Vulnerable?
Cream-backed 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 Cream-backed Woodpecker faces significant pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its South American range. Large-scale agricultural expansion, logging operations, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the mature forest habitats this species requires for nesting and foraging.
Where does Cream-backed Woodpecker live?
Cream-backed 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 Cream-backed Woodpecker?
The main threats to Cream-backed 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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