Hoffmann's Woodpecker
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    Hoffmann's Woodpecker

    Melanerpes hoffmannii

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Hoffmann's woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Honduras south to Costa Rica.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Hoffmann's Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 77 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Estación Experimental Forestal HorizontesGuanacaste & North Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Miravalles-Jorge Manuel DengoNorthern Plains & Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Volcán TenorioNorthern Plains & Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    Rare
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