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Golden-naped Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen)
Salvin, 1870. Monotypic species.
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Endemic to Costa Rica and Panama. Similar to other Melanerpes, but with white back and black wings forming a very visible white longitudinal fringe when the bird is perched. Barred underparts, with red vent. Yellow nape and forehead. Red crown on males.
Family Picidae (Woodpeckers)
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Bosque del Río Tigre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Neotropical Region
Date: 9 july 2010
Author: Alex García
Acknowledgements: Abraham Gallo
 
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