Green-barred woodpecker
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Colaptes melanochloros

The green-barred woodpecker (Colaptes melanochloros ) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. The scientific name melanochloros derives from the Greek melanos, meaning "black", and chloros, meaning "pale green", the principal colors of this bird. The golden-breasted woodpecker is sometimes included here as the southern subspecies group of this species and is sometimes considered a separate species, C. melanolaimus.

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C. melanochloros (including the golden-breasted woodpecker) is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Distribution

Geography

Green-barred woodpecker habitat map
Green-barred woodpecker habitat map
Green-barred woodpecker
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Green-barred woodpecker Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green-barred_woodpecker
2. Green-barred woodpecker on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22727950/94966460
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/706823

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