Dendrocoptes auriceps (Vigors, 1831)

Size and General Appearance

This is a medium-sized pied woodpecker with yellow present in its crown.

Plumage Bar Pattern

Its black plumage has white bars rather than white spots.

Underpart Markings

On the underparts, a prominent black moustachial stripe extends to the breast, and the white underparts are marked with black streaks.

Vent Coloration

Its vent is a deep pink color.

Male Crown Plumage

In males, the forecrown is brown, the center of the crown is yellow, the rear of the crown is red, and the rear of the neck is black.

Female Crown Plumage

In females, the entire crown is yellow.

Natural Habitats

The natural habitats of this species are temperate forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.