Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons)

The Golden-fronted Woodpecker is easily recognizable thanks to the golden patch on its forehead. This bird is on the larger side, standing at 8.7 to 10.2 inches. 

Males have a vibrant red cap, while females have a black one. Their bodies are primarily grey, with barred back and wings, white underparts, and a yellow nape. 

These types of woodpeckers live in Central and North America, ranging from the southern regions of the United States to Nicaragua. Their preferred habitats include open woodlands, savannas, scrublands, and palm groves. They also adapt to residential areas and perch on utility poles. 

The Golden-fronted Woodpeckers eat insects, fruits, seeds, and small reptiles or mammals. They have a unique way of foraging where they peck at the ground like a flicker and use their long tongue to extract insects from crevices.