Red-crowned Woodpecker
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    Red-crowned Woodpecker

    Melanerpes rubricapillus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.056 kg

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    The red-crowned woodpecker is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and Tobago.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Red-crowned Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 71 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Natural TatamáAndes - Northern & Central Cordilleras, Colombia
    Rare
    Parque nacional CararaCentral Pacific & Nicoya Gulf, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Área Natural Única Los EstoraquesAndes - Eastern Cordillera & Páramos, Colombia
    Rare
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