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Yucatan Woodpecker

Yucatan Woodpecker

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The Yucatan Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized species endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula, featuring a striking black and white barred back, a pale belly, and a red crown and nape in males. It's a common sight in its range.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula and surrounding areas of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Found in diverse habitats including dry and moist forests, scrub, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic black and white barring and listen for its loud, rattling calls. It can often be seen on tree trunks, fence posts, or utility poles, making it relatively easy to spot.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Active during daylight hours, particularly visible in the mornings as they actively forage and call.
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File:Yucatan Woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus) male eating papaya.jpg
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-female-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-male-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-side-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-ventral-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yucatan Woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus) male eating papaya.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-female-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-male-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-side-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yucatán woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus rubricomus)-ventral-Mexico-Yucatán-Celestún.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is known for its adaptability, thriving in both dense forests and more disturbed, human-modified landscapes like agricultural areas and suburban gardens.
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