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Red-headed woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Description:

Unlike other woodpeckers, these can catch insects in mid-flight. I saw two that seemed to be mates. Bright red cap and black/white plumage on their bodies.

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1 Comment

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 10 years ago

I'm pretty sure that these are actually Acorn Woodpeckers.

MorganRicketts
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MorganRicketts

L.A., California, USA

Spotted on Apr 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 12, 2013

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