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Skull2 t.png The species Imperial Woodpecker is possibly extinct.
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Campephilus imperialis
Photo by Steve

Identification

Possibly extinct

60 cm/23 in.

  • Red-side crest
  • Black primaries with white tips
  • White secondaries
  • White scapular stripe

Female

Similar, with black crest

Distribution

Sierra Madre of northwest Mexico.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Montane forests.

Behaviour

Diet included insect larvae.

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