Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) [XC683956]
by id from Pava Negra Nature Reserve - Florencia, Caquet\u00e1., Colombia (drumming)
Crimson-bellied Woodpecker (Campephilus haematogaster) [XC275336]
by Jonas Nilsson from Esmeraldas: Col\u00f3n, Estero Tangarial, R\u00edo Onzole, Ecuador (drum)
Subspecies
Formerly placed in genus Phloeoceastes with seven other species, all of which are now lumped into Campephilus. Subspecies splendens, sometimes regarded as a separate species, appears to differ vocally. Further study is needed.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
splendens Hargitt, 1889 - Panama to western Ecuador. Considered by some authors to be a distinct species, Splendid Woodpecker (Campephilus splendens).
haematogaster (Tschudi, 1844) - Eastern Colombia to eastern Peru.