Woodpeckers in Costa Rica

Learn about 4 birds from the Woodpeckers family (Picidae) found in Costa Rica. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Acorn Woodpecker

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Least Concern
Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Least Concern
Lineated Woodpecker

Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Least Concern

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