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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 - (FPAVE3995PH) Adult male, location unknown (Karina Diarte Photography)
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE3996PH) Adult male, PN Tte Enciso, Departamento Boquerón (Matt Denton October 2010).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE3997PH) Lateral view adult male, Campo Maria Private Reserve, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith September 2006).
FIGURE 4 - (FPAVE3998PH) Female lateral view, Laguna Capitán, Departamento Presidente Hayes  (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 5 - (FPAVE3999PH) Female dorsal view, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 6 - (FPAVE4000PH) Female dorsal view, Cañada, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 7 - (FPAVE4001PH) Nest hole,  Campo Maria Private Reserve, Departamento Presidente Hayes  (Paul Smith October 2009).
VIDEO A - (FPAVE4002VI) Same male as (FPAVE3997PH)  calling (Paul Smith September 2006).
VIDEO B - (FPAVE4003VI) Same female as (FPAVE4000PH) (Paul Smith October 2007).
VIDEO C - (FPAVE4004VI) Male, PN Tte Enciso, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith October 2010).
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