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Black-cheeked Woodpecker

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Black-cheeked Woodpecker Basic Information

Scientific Name Melanerpes pucherani
Status LC Least Concern
Size 18-20 cm (7-8 inch)
Colors
Black
White
Type Tree-clinging Birds

Black-cheeked Woodpecker Distribution Map & Range

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14-18 cm
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23-28 cm

golden-green-woodpecker

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20-22 cm

golden-naped-woodpecker

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18-20 cm

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20-24 cm

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48-58 cm

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20-24 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Black-cheeked Woodpecker