Bird · GBIF taxon 2478125
Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillusRed-crowned Woodpeckers are compact birds with zebra-barred backs, pale faces, and warm buff underparts. Adult males show a red crown and nape, while females have red mainly toward the rear of the head.
woodpeckerbarred backopen woodland
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- beetles
- ants
- spiders
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- snakes
ThreatsLoss of mature cavity trees, pesticides, trapping, and local habitat clearing
HabitatsOpen woodland, dry forest, mangroves, plantations, parks, and settled landscapes
Life spanLikely several years, with precise wild longevity not well documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPicidae
- SpeciesMelanerpes rubricapillus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid approaching cavity entrances or lingering beneath an active nest.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for a barred back, pale face, and red concentrated on the crown or nape.
- Listen: Short rolling calls can locate birds moving among exposed branches.
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