page_title: Celeus (bird)
section_title: Relationship with humans
hierarchical_section_title: Celeus (bird) / Relationship with humans
caption_attribution_description: Español: Carpintero amarillento (macho) en Bertioga - SP - Brasil English: Blond-crested Woodpecker (male) at Bertioga - SP - Brazil Português: Pica-pau-de-cabeça-amarela em Bertioga - SP - Brasil
context_page_description: Celeus is a genus of bird in the woodpecker family, Picidae, found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands of Central and South America. The genus contains 13 extant species. One, Kaempfer's woodpecker, was believed to be extinct until a specimen was caught in 2006.
  The species in the genus are medium-sized, 19–32 cm in length, and weigh between 63 and 172 g. They have limited plumage colour with the head and crest mainly lighter in colour. The feet, tail, tongue and bill of the birds in the genus are adapted for the specialised resources required for its survival and reproduction. They are native residents and do not migrate. They are generally insectivorous but will eat seeds and fruits. The birds are monogamous with both sexes sharing nest and brooding care. Some species nest communally. Many live near humans but are seen as destructive in agricultural areas.
context_section_description: Woodpeckers are usually amicable around humans, adapting to manmade environments mainly for nesting and feeding.  They can be considered a nuisance when nesting activities involve agricultural damage.  Utility poles, housing insulation, wood cabins, wooden houses and shutters are used by this genus often resulting in structural damage.  Humans have had a large impact on this  genus through extensive habitat degradation and loss and early specimen collections which may have led to declining populations.  Provision of nest boxes for this species has been unsuccessful.
caption: Male blond-crested woodpecker (Celeus flavescens)
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