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Geocolaptes olivaceus



Description

Found in pairs or groups of up to 6 birds, these starling-size woodpeckers perch on rocks, peering over the top at intruders. The head is grey, the back olive with pale yellow spots on the wings and the rump is bright crimson. Uncommon resident.

          

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