Iconic Birds
Least Concern
The red-necked woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Red-necked Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 9 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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