Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker
A species of Neotropical Green Woodpeckers Scientific name : Piculus callopterus Genus : Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker, A species of Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Piculus callopterus
Genus: Neotropical Green Woodpeckers
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Description
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Description
The stripe-cheeked woodpecker (Piculus callopterus) is a species of woodpecker endemic to Panama. The males are an orangish-brown above with an olive barred yellowish rump, an olive chest and throat with white spots, and dull yellow underparts. Its crown, nape and moustachial region is a bright red and it has a white streak on the lower cheek. Females are similar to the males, but have a dark grey crown and moustachial region. It is uncommon in humid forests in the Panamanian foothills. These woodpeckers are generally quiet and inconspicuous and forage either alone or in pairs in the low or middle level of trees. The stripe-cheeked woodpecker, along with the rufous-winged woodpecker (P. simplex), was formerly thought to be a subspecies of the South American white-throated woodpecker (P. leucolaemus), but has since been split by the American Ornithological Society due to its distinct facial patterns and voice. It also does not interbreed with the rufous-winged woodpecker where their ranges overlap. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker specializes in consuming small ants. It employs a methodical foraging technique, pecking at bark and leaves during specific feeding times. Its unique adaptations allow for efficient ant extraction, showcasing dietary preferences distinct among woodpeckers.
Habitat
Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker is typically found in humid forest habitats and forest borders within the foothills of the Caribbean slope. These birds prefer elevations ranging from 300 meters to 900 meters, where the climate is more moist and temperate, ideal for their survival and breeding.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
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