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In North American this species collects acorns, small nuts from oak trees, for the winter as do squirrels. |
A generally common medium-sized lowland species. Female has red only on nape. Female |
Closely related to the Black-cheeked Woodpecker found in Pacific lowland forests, but only found in the drier parts of the Magdalena valley. |
Common and reminiscent of the North American Red-bellied Woodpecker. Female from front. |