Rufous-winged Woodpecker
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    Rufous-winged Woodpecker

    Piculus simplex

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    Least Concern

    The rufous-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

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    Top parks for Rufous-winged Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 8 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Braulio CarrilloCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Volcán PoásCentral Highlands & Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Refugio de Vida Silvestre Barra del ColoradoCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
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