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Campephilus imperialis
The Imperial woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis) is a bird found in Mexico. Found in Mexico. It eats insects and other small invertebrates. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
See the Imperial woodpecker on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Campephilus imperialis |
|---|---|
| Region | North America |
| Found in | Mexico |
🏡 Where the Imperial woodpecker lives
Found in Mexico.
🍽️ What it eats
- 🐛 Insects & bugs100%
A rough guide to its diet over a year. Source: EltonTraits (Wilman et al. 2014).
Conservation status
Questions about the Imperial woodpecker
Where does the Imperial woodpecker live?
The Imperial woodpecker lives in Mexico. Found in Mexico.
What does the Imperial woodpecker eat?
insects and other small invertebrates (about 100%). These are rough shares of its diet over a year, from the EltonTraits database.
Is the Imperial woodpecker endangered?
Almost gone from the wild. Its IUCN Red List category is Critically Endangered.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.