Checkered Woodpecker
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    Checkered Woodpecker

    Veniliornis mixtus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    The checkered 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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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Checkered Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 24 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Provincial Cumbres CalchaquíesAndean Northwest, Argentina
    Rare
    Parque Nacional CopoGran Chaco & Mesopotamia Wetlands, Argentina
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Islas de Santa FeGran Chaco & Mesopotamia Wetlands, Argentina
    Rare
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