Magellanic Woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus)

Magellanic Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: Butterfly austral - Serge Ouachée · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The Magellanic woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus) is a species of large woodpecker found in southern Chile and southwestern Argentina; it is resident within its range. This species is the southernmost example of the genus Campephilus, which includes the famous ivory-billed woodpecker (C. principalis).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Magellanic Woodpecker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Campephilus leucopogon

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Campephilus
Species: Campephilus magellanicus

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