Grey-crowned Woodpecker
Grey-crowned Woodpecker (<em>Colaptes auricularis</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Overview
Grey-crowned Woodpecker (Colaptes auricularis) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Colaptes; binomial: Colaptes auricularis; authority: (Salvin & Godman, 1889).
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
SACC 265 assigns Piculus auricularis to Colaptes (Webb & Moore 2005; Benz et al. 2006). Includes sonoriensis which is of dubious validity (Winkler & Christie 2002).
