Carpintero Coronirrojo vs Picamaderos Barbinegro

The Red-crowned Woodpecker and the Crimson-crested Woodpecker can be distinguished by their plumage patterns and size. The Red-crowned Woodpecker is smaller and has a more uniform red crown, while the Crimson-crested Woodpecker features a distinctive 'V' pattern of white streaks on its back.

Look for the size difference, with the Red-crowned being smaller. Check for the red crown on the Red-crowned Woodpecker and the 'V' pattern of white streaks on the back of the Crimson-crested Woodpecker.

The Red-crowned Woodpecker is smaller than the Crimson-crested Woodpecker.

The Red-crowned Woodpecker has a red crown, while the Crimson-crested Woodpecker has a wide white malar stripe and white streaks on the back that converge into a 'V' pattern.