Learn about the Woodpeckers of the Yasuni

The Yasuní Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot in the Ecuadorian Amazon, harboring an impressive array of avian life, including at least 17 recorded species of woodpeckers and piculets.

These birds play crucial ecological roles as primary cavity excavators, creating essential homes for other rainforest wildlife

PICIFORMES: Picidae

1. Lafresnaye’s Piculet (Picumnus lafresnayi) Carpinterito de Lafresnaye
2. Rufous-breasted Piculet (Picumnus rufiventris) Carpinterito Ventrirrufo
3. Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) Carpintero Azulado
4. Little Woodpecker (Dryobates passerinus) Carpintero Chico
5. Red-stained Woodpecker (Dryobates affinis) Carpintero Teñido
6. Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis) Picamaderos Cuellirrojo
7. Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) Picamaderos Barbinegro
8. Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus) Picamaderos Listado
9. Ringed Woodpecker (Celeus torquatus) Carpintero pechinegro guayanés
10. Scale-breasted Woodpecker (Celeus grammicus) Carpintero Rojizo
11. Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus) Carpintero Amarillo
12. Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) Carpintero cabecirrufo
13. Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) Carpintero Elegante
14. White-throated Woodpecker (Piculus leucolaemus) Carpintero gorjiblanco
15. Yellow-throated Woodpecker (Piculus flavigula) Carpintero gorjigualdo
16. Golden-green Woodpecker (Piculus chrysochloros) Carpintero Verdiamarillo
17. Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) Carpintero Moteado