About the Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Hoffmann's woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Honduras south to Costa Rica.
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Hoffmann's woodpecker is 18 to 21 cm (7.1 to 8.3 in) long and weighs 62 to 84 g (2.2 to 3.0 oz). The sexes' plumage is alike except for their head pattern. Adult males have a dull white forecrown and supercilium, a bright red crown, and a bright yellow or orange nape. Adult females have a dull white crown and a pale yellow nape. Both sexes' faces and the sides of their throat are drab yellowish gray. Their back and upper rump are barred black and white and the lower rump and uppertail coverts are unbarred white. Their flight feathers are black with white bars throughout and some white spots.
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Where the Hoffmann's Woodpecker lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Panama.
When to see the Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-cheeked WoodpeckerMelanerpes pucheraniThe black-cheeked woodpecker is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long and weighs 42 to 68 g (1.5 to 2.4 oz).
Lewis's WoodpeckerMelanerpes lewisOne of the largest species of American woodpeckers, Lewis's woodpecker can measure up to 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) in length.
Yellow-tufted WoodpeckerMelanerpes cruentatusAn adult is about 20 cm (8 in) long.
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