Habitat: This Woodpecker species can be commonly found in forests, forest borders and second-growth woodland in the lowlands. Distribution: This species has been reported from southern Mexico to western Ecuador. Natural History Notes: The Black-cheeked Woodpecker usually forages high in trees and mostly feeds on fruits. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 18 cm and 20.3 cm (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This bird has a pointed blackish bill and a dark iris. The forehead is yellow and the crown, as well as the nape, are red. This bird is characterized by the cheeks and the sides of the neck that are all black colored. Otherwise, the upperparts are black with some white spots on the wings. The rump is white and the throat and the breast are olive-gray. Then, the lower underparts are beige-white with black bars and we can see a red patch on the center of the belly. The female looks similar but has a black crown and the only red coloration is present on the rump.