Female © Jay McGowan
Male © Nick Komar
Female © Jorge Muñoz García CAQUETA BIRDING
Female © Glenn Seeholzer
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Male © Oliver Burton

crnovrata žuna Campephilus melanoleucos

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Identification

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Large red-headed woodpecker, widespread from Panama to Paraguay. Found in lowland forest and edges, often perched conspicuously high up on a snag or large tree. More apt to be seen in open habitats compared with Red-necked Woodpecker, but significant overlap. Male is distinctive with barred underparts and almost entirely red head with a black-and-white patch on the cheek. Female distinguished from other large woodpeckers (such as Lineated) by very broad white stripe on face and white V on back. Listen for loud knocking drum as well as various chattering noises.

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