Golden-cheeked woodpecker
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Melanerpes chrysogenys

The golden-cheeked woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys ) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.It is endemic to Mexico, in the western, and southwestern coastal strip on the Pacific Ocean, and the western bordering regions of mountains of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. They are distributed in the coast from Sinaloa to Colima.

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Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

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Appearance

Black-and-white barred back, rump, and untacs; mostly pale gray underparts with yellow-tinged belly; small black eye patch; faint yellowish wash on ear patch (cheeks); red crown; yellow forehead and nape. Female, similar but crown pale gray and black, not red.

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Golden-cheeked woodpecker habitat map
Golden-cheeked woodpecker habitat map
Golden-cheeked woodpecker
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Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Their diet consists mainly in beetles, ants, fruits and seeds. They also eat insects, especially larvae.

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References

1. Golden-cheeked woodpecker Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-cheeked_woodpecker
2. Golden-cheeked woodpecker on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22680840/168644246
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/688646

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