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Dryocopus pileatus
Awkward looking fledgling that had just taken a mud bath so not only is he missing a lot of feathers, but he also has the "wet dog" look to him. Large, mostly black body with a red crest on the head.
In my front yard playing in a puddle when I first saw him. He then hopped up this tree trunk. Residential area that is moderately forested.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2014
Submitted on Aug 16, 2014
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