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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Habitat:

Pine forest

Notes:

These were a state lifer for me! There were gambel's oak around the area. I assume that these guys store the acorns in the pines for winter.

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3 Comments

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

That's what I thought.

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 9 years ago

No. This is the first time in AZ.

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

You don't usually see those around there... Do you?

JoshuaGSmith
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JoshuaGSmith

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Jan 25, 2015
Submitted on Jan 26, 2015

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