Helmeted Woodpecker
Celeus galeatus
Silhouette: Pepe Reigada · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusCeleus (Neotropical Crested Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesCeleus galeatus (Helmeted Woodpecker)
About the Helmeted Woodpecker
The helmeted woodpecker (Celeus galeatus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Coenraad Jacob Temminck described the helmeted woodpecker in 1822. It was reclassified in genus Hylatomus and several others at various times. Upon sequencing the mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, two studies published in 2015 found that it belonged in its current genus Celeus. Its specific epithet is from the Latin word galea, meaning "helmet". The placement of the helmeted woodpecker in genus Celeus is generally accepted.
The helmeted woodpecker is monotypic. The helmeted woodpecker is about 25 cm (9.8 in) long with a 31.5 to 35 mm (1.2 to 1.4 in) bill, and weighs about 124 to 150 g (4.4 to 5.3 oz). Both sexes have a cinnamon face with a long red crest. The sexes differ only on their heads: Adult males have a red malar patch that extends down to the sides of the throat and around the back of the head to meet the crest. Females have the red crest but no other red on their head. Both sexes have a black throat and hindneck with a vertical white stripe between them... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Helmeted Woodpecker in Iguaçu National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Iguaçu National Park
Blond-crested Woodpecker
Celeus flavescens
Ochre-collared Piculet
Picumnus temminckii
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes flavifrons
Campo Flicker
Colaptes campestris
White-spotted Woodpecker
Veniliornis spilogaster
Robust Woodpecker
Campephilus robustus
Lineated Woodpecker
Dryocopus lineatus
White Woodpecker
Melanerpes candidus
Green-barred Woodpecker
Colaptes melanochloros
White-browed Woodpecker
Piculus aurulentus
Toco Toucan
Ramphastos toco
Chestnut-eared Aracari
Pteroglossus castanotis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Helmeted Woodpecker in Iguaçu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Helmeted Woodpecker sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Helmeted Woodpecker in Iguaçu National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Helmeted Woodpecker in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.