Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Woodpeckers and Allies :: Hoffmann's Woodpecker

Hoffmann's Woodpecker Melanerpes hoffmannii

Described by: Cabanis (1862)
Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors
Old scientific name(s): Centurus hoffmannii

Photographs

Guanacaste, Costa Rica - Feb 21, 2010 © William Hull  Papagayo Gulf, Guanacaste, Costa Rica - Jan 7, 2003 © Nick Kontonicolas  La Ensenada Ranch, Costa Rica - Feb 13, 2005 © Kent Nickell  La Ensenada Ranch, Costa Rica - Feb 13, 2005 © Kent Nickell  Costa Rica - 2004 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi 
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Range

Sc. Central America;
S. Honduras, Nicaragua and c. Costa Rica.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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