Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani
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The Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a colorful woodpecker of humid lowland and foothill forests in Central America and northwestern South America, with bold red, yellow, and black patterning on the head and barred black-and-white back. It ranges from southeastern Mexico to Ecuador, inhabiting forest edges, gardens, and open woodland. It feeds on insects extracted from bark, fruits, and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Weight | 58.75 g | 2.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Species | Melanerpes pucherani |
Distribution
Black-cheeked Woodpecker has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family