Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
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    Yellow-fronted Woodpecker

    Melanerpes flavifrons

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    Least Concern

    The yellow-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is a fairly common bird with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified its conservation status as "least concern".

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Yellow-fronted Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 53 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar - Núcleo São SebastiãoSoutheast Atlantic Forest (Rio de Janeiro & Espírito Santo), Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Nacional das AraucáriasSouthern Brazil & Pampa, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Natural Municipal Barão de MauaSoutheast Atlantic Forest (Rio de Janeiro & Espírito Santo), Brazil
    Rare
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