Best Melanerpes

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker widespread in forests, suburbs, parks, and wooded wetlands of eastern North America. It is identified by its black-and-white barred back, pale underparts, and red crown and nape in males, although the faint reddish wash on the belly gives the s...

The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker native to western North America, from Oregon to Colombia. Measuring approximately 21 cm in length, it features a distinctive clown-like face pattern with black, white, and red coloration. These birds are highly social and li...

Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) is a large bird species native to the open forests and woodlands of western North America. Discovered during the Lewis and Clark Expedition and named after Meriwether Lewis, it is distinguishable by its dark green-black back, gray collar, and pinkish-red belly....

The Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) is a desert-adapted species primarily found in the American Southwest and northwestern Mexico. It is highly associated with the Sonoran Desert, where it is notably recognized for excavating its nesting cavities inside living saguaro cacti. Both males and...

Endemic solely to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the Guadeloupe Woodpecker is a monotypic bird species facing vulnerability due to its limited range.

Widespread across the southern United States and Central America, the Golden-fronted Woodpecker is recognized by its orange-yellow nasal tufts and nape.

Endemic to the tropical dry forests of western Mexico, the Golden-naped Woodpecker is distinguished by the bright yellow or orange patch on its nape.

Native to South America, the White Woodpecker is a distinctive species recognized by its predominantly white plumage, black wing tips, and yellow eye ring.

The Puerto Rican Woodpecker is the only woodpecker species endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico, recognized by its striking red throat and dark upperparts.

Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico, the Golden-cheeked Woodpecker is recognized by its distinctive yellow facial stripes.

Native to Central and South America, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker is recognized by its striking facial markings and preference for humid forest edges.

Inhabiting regions from Honduras to Costa Rica, Hoffmann's Woodpecker is a Central American bird known for its golden nape and barred underparts.

Native to the Bahamas and Cuba, the West Indian Woodpecker is a striking species recognized by its green back and distinct red throat patch on males.

The Jamaican Woodpecker is an endemic bird species of Jamaica, commonly found across the island in a variety of wooded habitats and gardens.

Endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, the Hispaniolan Woodpecker is a vocal species known for its complex, colonial nesting habits.

Found from Costa Rica to northern South America, the Red-crowned Woodpecker is a common inhabitant of open woodlands and savannas with a distinctive red crown.

The White-fronted Woodpecker is a South American species found in the Gran Chaco region, notable for its unique habit of feeding on tree sap wells.

Endemic to eastern Brazil, the Gray-breasted Woodpecker is a distinctive avian species recognized by its barred back and preference for gallery forests.

Native to eastern Mexico, Velasquez's Woodpecker is a distinct species or subspecies of the Golden-fronted Woodpecker, recognized by its specific geographic range.

Native to the Yucatan Peninsula and parts of Central America, the Yucatan Woodpecker is distinguished by its small size and pale yellow nasal tufts.