female, as told by lack of red on top-crown (Panama; 2008-06-29)
Black-cheeked Woodpecker Melanerpes pucherani
Native Range:
Latin America
Notes:
one in the large group of oft similar-in-appearance Melanerpes woodpeckers that also includes North America's Red-bellied Woodpecker and Gila Woodpecker.
dorsal view; barring across the back; red nape (Panama; 2008-06-29)
black-and-beige facial pattern; barring on flank (Panama; 2008-06-29)