The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker, along with the Rufous-winged Woodpecker, was formerly thought to be a subspecies of the South American White-throated Woodpecker , but has since been split by the American Ornithological Union due to its distinct facial patterns and voice. It also does not interbreed with the Rufous-winged Woodpecker where their ranges overlap.
The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker, Piculus callopterus, is a species of woodpecker endemic to Panama. The males are an orangish-brown above with an olive barred yellowish rump, an olive chest and throat with white spots, and dull yellow underparts. Their crown, nape, and moustachial region is a bright red, and it has a white streak on the lower cheek. Females are similar to the males but have a dark grey crown and moustachial region. They are uncommon in humid forests in the Panamanian foothills. More
General Discussion Regarding the Stripe-cheeked Woodpeckers on Las Minas Trail, Cocl More
Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker, Scaled Antpitta, Jet Antbird, Great Jacamar, and much more! Rufous-vented Ground Cuckoo. Photo by Carlos Bethancourt Birding Panama in July>> The weather in July>> Itinerary>> Why THIS tour over others>> Black-breasted Puffbird. Photo by Carlos Bethancourt. More
Stripe-cheeked Woodpeckers, and audio and video were collected. Danilo first found this species here on June 22, and a couple of weeks later Harmodio Rodríguez found this pair. I will share images and recordings when I can. More