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Hairy woodpecker (male)

Leuconotopicus villosus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized woodpecker with black and white markings. Adult males have a red patch on the back of the head.

Habitat:

Spotted on large cottonwood trees at Mountain Gate Park next to the West Walker River.

Reference Links:

Hairy woodpecker - Wikipedia, Hairy Woodpecker | Audubon Field Guide

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PublishedDecember 5, 2021

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