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Red-crowned Woodpecker

Red-crowned Woodpecker

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The Red-crowned Woodpecker is a widespread and common species across much of the Neotropics. It is characterized by its black and white barred back, pale underparts, and a prominent red crown in males.
Where to spot
Found in a wide range of habitats including dry and moist forests, open woodlands, clearings, parks, and gardens across Central and South America, from southern Mexico to northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for its black and white barred back and red crown (in males) as it forages on tree trunks and large branches. Listen for its loud, chattering calls, which are very distinctive and often heard before the bird is seen.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. Active during the day, with higher activity in the early morning and late afternoon.
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File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) female Las Tangaras.jpg
File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) male.jpg
File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) male Las Tangaras.jpg
File:Melanerpes rubricapillus.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melanerpes rubricapillus 445498087.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus) (5060827495).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus) (5147864914).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned Woodpecker Melanerpes rubricapillus (42561164515).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) female Las Tangaras.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-crowned woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus rubricapillus) male Las Tangaras.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This highly adaptable woodpecker is known to consume a broad diet including insects, fruits, and even nectar. It also utilizes a wide variety of trees for foraging and nesting, from large forest trees to smaller saplings.
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