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Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Picoides scalaris

Description:

Their back is black and white striped, and the belly is gray. The head has black stripes on it and a red cap on the top.

Habitat:

Found in dry brushy areas in the southwestern US.

Notes:

In Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

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4 Comments

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 11 years ago

Very attractive bird.

Tom15
Tom15 11 years ago

Great series! I agree with Cody the second is a really nice shot.

Liam
Liam 11 years ago

Awesome series, Ashley! Such a cool woodpecker!

Cody.conway
Cody.conway 11 years ago

I really like shot 2! I see you save the best for noah :-)

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Texas, USA

Spotted on Feb 19, 2013
Submitted on Feb 20, 2013

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