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Revision as of 11:42, 22 July 2008
- Melanerpes striatus
Identification
Yellow and black striped back. Males have a dark red stripe from their forehead to their neck while females the red stripe extends from the nape to the neck only. Their tail base is bright red while the tail itself is black. The rump is olive-grey.
Distribution
Endemic to Hispaniola.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Lowlands to mountain forests.
