White Woodpecker
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The White Woodpecker, Melanerpes candidus, is a species of woodpecker (Family Picidae) found in South America. This woodpecker is a native of the grasslands of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
This bird is particularly beneficial for citrus plantations because it consumes the irapuá bee, Trigona spinipes, a pest of citrus growers.
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[edit] Description
Besides being a bright white bird with deep black wings, the White Woodpecker has a distinctive, small bright yellow eye patch.
[edit] Subspecies
There are no known subspecies (monotypic)
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Melanerpes candidus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 09 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
[edit] External links
- White Woodpecker videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Photograph
- Brief description and photographs; Photo no. 1 of 2
- Photographs on TrekNature.com - Photo 1 & Photo 2
- Photo-High Res; Article geometer–"Brazil Photos"
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