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Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

Photo by AndrewOrgill
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Field Notes

Description:

While photographing a Verdin, this female Ladder-backed Woodpecker flew in and started drilling in the tree. Black cap indicates female bird.

Habitat:

Small grove of trees on golf course property

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Photographed
PublishedFebruary 11, 2016

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