Crimson-crested Woodpecker Photo by Ann Doty

Campephilus melanoleucos

Adult female

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Orellana
Date: Jun 17, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Sacha Lodge Yasuni NP; Napo River;
Amazon Ecuador
with Sacha Lodge guide Oscar Tapuy

Male is distinctive with barred underparts and almost entirely red head with a black-and-white patch on the cheek. Female distinguished from other large woodpeckers (such as Lineated) by very broad white stripe on face and white V on back.