Dendrocopos analis (Bonaparte, 1850)

Species Introduction

Dendrocopos analis is a medium-sized, black-and-white pied woodpecker.

Upperparts Appearance

Its upperparts are black with heavy white barring.

Underside Plumage

The undertail is red, while the breast and belly are buff, with light barring on the flanks and faint streaking along the sides.

Head Markings

Its whitish cheeks are partially bordered by a black line.

Sexual Dimorphism

Males have a red crown with an orange forehead, while females have a black crown.

Habitat Types

The natural habitats of this species are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.