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West Indian Woodpecker

Melanerpes superciliaris

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

It has a black and white barred back and tail while underparts are grey to buff with some barring on the lower belly and crissum. Both sexes have red nasal tufts but the male has a red crown and nape while the female only has red on the nape.

Habitat:

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Garden

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West Indian woodpecker

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