[2] The Yucatan woodpecker is found in Belize and Mexico, and ranges over the entire Yucatán Peninsula.

Adults are mainly light gray on the face and underparts; they have black and white barred patterns on their back, wings and tail.

There may be a yellowish tinge to the belly and a red wash to the vent area.

The golden-fronted woodpecker also has reddish feathers at the base of the bill, whereas the Yucatan Woodpecker has yellow feathers surrounding the base of the bill.

[5] The population of the Yucatan woodpecker is believed to be stable and its range is large.