Melanerpes pucherani

Here is a Black-cheeked Woodpecker from near Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica from October. I was really pleased with how the background came out on this one; I think it adds a lot to the shot.

For more photos of this species please check out:
www.pbase.com/dadas115/blackcheeked_woodpecker

www.texastargetbirds.com

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