female, as told by lack of red on crown (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)


Hispaniolan Woodpecker

Melanerpes striatus

Native Range: North America (Caribbean)

Notes: the Hispaniolian counterpart of North America's Red-bellied Woodpecker and Gila Woodpecker.

female; red nape; barred back and wings (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)
yellow iris; grey face (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)

creamy brown underparts (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)
large sturdy bill (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)

probing the bark of a tree (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)
posing for a portrait (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)