Grey-breasted Woodpecker (Melanerpes hypopolius) [XC212613]
by Manuel Grosselet from Oaxaca, El Yagul Ruins, Mexico (call)
Grey-breasted Woodpecker (Melanerpes hypopolius) [XC212611]
by Manuel Grosselet from Oaxaca, El Yagul Ruins, Mexico (call)
Subspecies
Sometimes combined with other barred congeners in a separate genus Centurus. Possibly closer to Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis), Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) and Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus). Formerly considered conspecific with Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis).