Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Woodpeckers and Allies :: Golden-naped Woodpecker

Golden-naped Woodpecker Melanerpes chrysauchen

Described by: Salvin (1870)
Alternate common name(s): Gold-naped Woodpecker
Old scientific name(s): Tripsurus chrysauchen

Photographs

Costa Rica - Jan, 2000 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi  San Ysidro, Costa Rica - Nov 16, 2004 © Lou Hegedus 
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Range

S. Central America;
Restricted range;
Sw. Costa Rica and w. Panama.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

No sounds are available for this species

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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