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Birdsong field guide

Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

A large, striking Neotropical woodpecker known for its prominent red crest and bold white facial stripes, serving as a vital primary cavity nester in its ecosystem.

What it sounds like

A loud, nasal, laughing series of 'wic-wic-wic' or 'kee-yew' notes, along with a powerful two-beat drum.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is distinguished from the similar Crimson-crested Woodpecker by white shoulder stripes that do not meet in a 'V' on the back.
Sexual dimorphism is visible on the head: males have a red malar stripe and forehead, while females have black in those areas.
The species performs a characteristic 'double-tap' drum, a resonant sound used to signal territory and attract mates.
Its foraging creates large, rectangular excavations in dead wood to reach its primary diet of wood-boring beetle larvae and ants.
Unlike many forest specialists, it is relatively adaptable and can be found in shade-grown coffee plantations and suburban areas with mature trees.

Habitat

Humid forests, deciduous woodlands, mangroves, and forest edges.

Range

Widespread from Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina and Paraguay.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Andaman WoodpeckerDryocopus hodgei Black WoodpeckerDryocopus martius Black-bodied WoodpeckerDryocopus schulzii Pileated WoodpeckerDryocopus pileatus White-bellied WoodpeckerDryocopus javensis

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