Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
A species of Melanerpine Woodpeckers Scientific name : Melanerpes chrysogenys Genus : Melanerpine Woodpeckers
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker, A species of Melanerpine Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Melanerpes chrysogenys
Genus: Melanerpine Woodpeckers
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Description General Info
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Description
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. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker consumes a diet comprising insects like beetle adults and larvae, ants, and a variety of fruits and seeds. It forages by drilling into wood and employs hunting techniques adapted for tree-dwelling prey, adhering to unique dietary preferences that distinguish it from other species.
Habitat
The golden-cheeked Woodpecker predominantly resides in diverse wooded habitats ranging from mesic to xeric forests and their edges. They are well adapted to thrive in fragmented forest patches, as well as open terrains teeming with sporadic trees and regions with cultivated plantations. Generally, their habitat spans across expansive Pacific slopes and adjacent plains, with their presence recorded from sea level elevating up to approximately 1500 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Woodpeckers Genus
Melanerpine Woodpeckers Species
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker 
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