Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanerpes-pucherani"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 58.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 58,75 g | 2.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Số Trứng
2-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Họ | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Loài | Melanerpes pucherani |
Distribution
Black-cheeked Woodpecker has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family