Red-stained Woodpecker
Veniliornis affinis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusVeniliornis
- SpeciesVeniliornis affinis (Red-stained Woodpecker)
About the Red-stained Woodpecker
The red-stained woodpecker (Veniliornis affinis) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The International Ornithological Committee and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World place the red-stained woodpecker in genus Veniliornis. However, starting in 2018, the American Ornithological Society and the Clements taxonomy moved all species of genus Veniliornis into genus Dryobates.
The taxonomic systems agree that the red-stained woodpecker has these four subspecies: V. (or D.) a. orenocensis Berlepsch & Hartert, E.J.O., 1902 V. (or D.) a. hilaris (Cabanis & Heine, 1863) V. (or D.) a. ruficeps (Spix, 1824)
V. (or D.) a. affinis (Swainson, 1821) Subspecies hilaris and ruficeps have at times been treated as separate species. What is now the Choco woodpecker (V. (or D.) chocoensis) was at one time treated as a subspecies of the red-stained woodpecker.
The red-stained woodpecker is about 15 to 18 cm (5.9 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 32 to 44 g (1.1 to 1.6 oz). Males and females have the same plumage except on their heads... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-stained Woodpecker in Yasuní National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 9 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 10 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 11 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 12 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-stained Woodpecker in Yasuní National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-stained Woodpecker sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 78 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-stained Woodpecker in Yasuní National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Red-stained Woodpecker in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.