Colaptes rubiginosus

The Golden-olive Woodpecker, Colaptes rubiginosus, is a resident breeding bird from Mexico south and east to Guyana, northwest Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago. It was formerly placed in the genus Piculus . The scientific name rubiginosus means full of rust, describing the color of the bird's wings and back.

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The Colaptes rubiginosus is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Nothing known about the Colaptes rubiginosus

Order : Piciformes
Family : Picidae
Genus : Colaptes
Species : rubiginosus
Authority : (Swainson, 1820)