Celeus (bird)
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Celeus is a genus of woodpeckers found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodland in Central and South America. Its members are:
- Cinnamon Woodpecker, Celeus loricatus
- Scaly-breasted Woodpecker, Celeus grammicus
- Waved Woodpecker, Celeus undatus
- Chestnut-colored Woodpecker, Celeus castaneus
- Chestnut Woodpecker, Celeus elegans
- Pale-crested Woodpecker, Celeus lugubris
- Blond-crested Woodpecker, Celeus flavescens
- Cream-colored Woodpecker, Celeus flavus
- Rufous-headed Woodpecker, Celeus spectabilis
- Kaempfer's Woodpecker, Celeus (spectabilis) obrieni; formerly Caatinga Woodpecker
- Ringed Woodpecker, Celeus torquatus
[edit] References
- ffrench, Richard (1991). A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago, 2nd edition, Comstock Publishing. ISBN 0-8014-9792-2.
- Hilty, Steven L (2003). Birds of Venezuela. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5.
- Stiles and Skutch, A guide to the birds of Costa Rica ISBN 0-8014-9600-4
