Golden-cheeked Woodpecker

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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (<em>Melanerpes chrysogenys</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Overview

Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Melanerpes; binomial: Melanerpes chrysogenys; authority: (Vigors, 1839).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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