C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Piciformes Picidae

White Woodpecker

Melanerpes candidus

CIOC 3788

White Woodpecker

Melanerpes candidus

Piciformes · Picidae

White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus).

ATK98

DEF61

3707 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 24–29 cm
Body Mass: 108 g
Diet: Fruit
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 98

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 98).

DEF 61

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 61).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: coastal Suriname and French Guiana; lower Amazon River & Eastern & Southeastern Brazil to Southeastern Peru & Northern Argentina and Uruguay Habitat: Grassland & Savanna

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Melanerpes candidus

Which family does it belong to?

Woodpeckers (Picidae)

Where is it found?

South America: coastal Suriname and French Guiana; lower Amazon River & Eastern & Southeastern Brazil to Southeastern Peru & Northern Argentina and Uruguay