Cream-backed Woodpecker
Campephilus leucopogon
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Piciformes
Family
Picidae
Genus
Campephilus
Cream-backed Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae, order Piciformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and logging
Habitat fragmentation
Infrastructure development
Loss of large dead trees for nesting
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Cream-backed Woodpecker (Campephilus leucopogon). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cream-backed-woodpecker