Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
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    Chestnut-colored Woodpecker

    Celeus castaneus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    The chestnut-colored woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Chestnut-colored Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 31 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Aguas Turbias National ParkNorthern Belize & Corozal Bay, Belize
    Rare
    Parque nacional CahuitaCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca - Manzanillo, Jairo Mora SandovalCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
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