Spot-breasted Woodpecker
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    Spot-breasted Woodpecker

    Colaptes punctigula

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    Least Concern

    The spot-breasted woodpecker or spot-breasted flicker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Spot-breasted Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 33 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Pacaya-SamiraNortheastern Amazon (Loreto Region), Peru
    Rare
    Complejo de Páramo Altiplano CundiboyacenseAndes - Eastern Cordillera & Páramos, Colombia
    Rare
    Complejo de Páramo Guantiva La RusiaAndes - Eastern Cordillera & Páramos, Colombia
    Rare
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