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Ochre-backed Woodpecker
Male.

It was previously always considered as a subspecies of the blond-crested woodpecker but the authors of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2015 argued that it should be treated as a distinct species. This recommendation was accepted by the International Ornithologists' Union and the online edition of the "Handbook of the Birds of the World", but the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithologists' Union has yet to rule on its status. (Wikipedia)
Habitat
Tropical savanna
Location
Brasilia, Brazil
Date taken
17/04/2016
Scientific name
Celeus ochraceus
Equipment used
Canon EOS Rebel T3i + Canon 70-300mm L IS USM
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Doesn't he have beautiful plumage colours Rodrigo.

A super picture you've taken of a species we don't see coming in very often. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
Opus Editor
The split is now official, so your excellent photo is now featured on the new Opus page for this species. Thank you so much for your contributions!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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Rodrigo Conte
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