Bird
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucheraniBlack-cheeked Woodpeckers are medium-sized forest birds with strongly barred black-and-white backs and dark cheek patches. Males carry more extensive red on the crown, while both sexes show pale spotted underparts and sturdy chisel-like bills.
woodpeckerbarred backforest canopy
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, ants, wood-boring larvae
Predators
- hawks
- snakes
- arboreal mammals
ThreatsForest clearing, loss of cavity trees, pesticide exposure, and trapping
HabitatsHumid forest, forest edge, mature secondary growth, gardens, and shade plantations
Life spanProbably several years, although species-specific longevity records remain limited
Classification
- FamilyPicidae
- SpeciesMelanerpes pucherani
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe from established paths and leave feeding and nesting trees undisturbed.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Combine the black cheek, barred back, and pale spotted belly.
- Watch: Scan trunks and large branches for deliberate climbing and bark probing.
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