The feature that gives this woodpecker its name is readily visible in two of the three images shown here (here's a hint, it's the first two).
And unless you know it you'll probably never guess what it is. Perhaps the original namer was colorblind. Or perhaps they were working from third party reports. Or stuffed and mounted specimens.
But I doubt the bird is troubled by it at all (its been my experience that they never come when called anyway). I suspect that all it is thinking is that it doesn't get any better that this, when the holes are ready made and there is food in each one. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the bill that way.And makes for a great photo op.
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*Not it's real name (leave your guess in the comments).
10 comments:
Red headed woodpecker,ok. so I tried..LOL What a cool looking guy, he really stands out!
Fantastic shots, so lucky, I could only hope. Great job.
@ Tammy: Nope, not a red-headed woodpecker. This is a red-headed woodpecker.
@ top5cats: Thanks.
I won't guess, but you can see just a little of the red blush on his belly...nice photos too!
I'm on the left coast and not hot at bird id. Your shots are so fine and your bit of obsession is so nice to visit. Have a blast in Florida.
He certainly is a handsome fellow! You got photographs of this Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Golden-fronted Woodpecker. He is a good looking guy, Steve.
Okay. It has been a long while now. Do we get an answer as to what the name of this woodpecker is or not?
This is the (to me anyway) very poorly named Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Thanks! At least, now I know. :D
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