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CREAM-BACKED WOODPECKER Campephilus leucopogon CHACO
Campephilus are big woodpeckers, looking for all the world like a real-life Woody Woodpecker! Characteristic of this genus is the "double-drum", two quick raps of the bill which serve to maintain contact. Cream-backed is confined to the Chaco where it occurs in pairs or small groups. Their pathetic sneezy calls are unbefitting of such a fantastic looking creature.
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FIGURE 1 - Adult male, location unknown (Karina Diarte Photography)
FIGURE 2 - Lateral view adult male, Campo Maria Private Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Paul Smith September 2006).
FIGURE 3 - Adult male dorsal view, Naranjaty, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Alberto Esquivel July 2004).
FIGURE 4 - Same individual as Fig 2 lateral view (Alberto Esquivel July 2004).
FIGURE 5 - Female lateral view, Laguna Capitán, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 6 - Female dorsal view, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 7 - Female dorsal view, Cañada, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 8 - Nest hole,  Campo Maria Private Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Paul Smith October 2009).
VIDEO A - Same individual as Fig 2 calling (Paul Smith September 2006).
VIDEO B - Same individual as Fig 7 (Paul Smith October 2007).
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