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C/S: |
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker |
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Centurus aurifrons |
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Av. Size: |
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9 in (23 cm) |
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Sounds: |
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repeating, choppy keek, keek, keek |
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Identifying Characteristics: |
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zebra-backed woodpecker with white rump, red crown, yellowish belly (much red found in the species found here) |
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Similar to/Compare with: |
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Red-vented (Yucatan) Woodpecker is smaller |
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Range: |
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SW US to mid-South America |
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Habitat: |
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open woods, open areas with patches of trees, near water |
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Other Info/Notes on Photo: |
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In the Yucatan, the GFW looks similar to the out-of-range Red-bellied. |
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