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Imperial Woodpecker

From Opus

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The species Imperial Woodpecker is possibly extinct.

Campephilus imperialis

Photo by Steve

Photo by Steve

Contents

1 Identification
- 1.1 Female
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
6 External Links

[edit] Identification

Possibly extinct

60 cm/23 in.

Red-side crest
Black primaries with white tips
White secondaries
White scapular stripe

[edit] Female

Similar, with black crest

[edit] Distribution

Sierra Madre of northwest Mexico.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Montane forests.

[edit] Behaviour

Diet included insect larvae.

[edit] External Links

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Categories: Extinct? | Birds | Campephilus

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