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Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker

Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker

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The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker is a medium-sized species, recognized by the distinct streaking on its cheeks and a green body. It is a resident of humid tropical forests.
Where to spot
Found in Central and South America, including Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, often in the mid-story.
How to spot
Look for its green body and distinct streaking on the cheeks. Males have a red malar stripe. Listen for its soft, repetitive calls and less aggressive drumming.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Mornings are often best for sightings and vocalizations.
File:Piculus callopterus 1902.jpg
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File:Piculus callopterus 1902.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (Piculus callopterus) 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (Piculus callopterus)a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker often joins mixed-species foraging flocks, moving with other insectivorous birds through the mid-story and canopy, which aids in finding food and avoiding predators.
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