The species is known as Veniliornis chocoensis, Choco Woodpecker or Choco Woodpecker.
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IUCN: LC
Veniliornis chocoensis
Veniliornis chocoensis，Choco Woodpecker，Chocó Woodpecker
The species is known as Veniliornis chocoensis, Choco Woodpecker or Choco Woodpecker.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!
Scientific Name
Veniliornis chocoensis，Choco Woodpecker，Chocó Woodpecker
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IUCN Status
LC
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The Choco woodpecker is 90 to 560 mm long. The mouth is as stiff as a chisel; The tongue is long and telescopic, with short hooks at the tip; Feet slightly shorter, 4-toed, 2 toes forward, 2 toes backward; The tail is flat or wedge-shaped, and the tail feathers are mostly 12, and the feathers are hard and elastic, supporting the body when pecking.
Distribution & Habitat
The Choco woodpecker lives in the jungles of South America.
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