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Field Notes

Description:

Woodpecker with a black and white back (ladder back??). Has a red mark on the top of its' head, a yellow mark on its' nape, and a golden mark against its' beak.

I think this is a Golden-fronted woodpecker.

Habitat:

Found feeding on a berry feeder in a tree.

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus
Grace M.
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golden-fronted woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

Reference Link
Jellis
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Comments (1)
Tukup
Definitely a Melanerpes aurifrons. Another great catch Dawn. Thanks.

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PublishedApril 7, 2017

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