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Melanerpes carolinus
Medium sized bird with what appears like a striped pattern of black and white on resting wing feathers. Red spots on back of head and base of beak.
Palm tree
Spotted on Mar 22, 2011
Submitted on Jul 18, 2011
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They are only found in the South West. I expect you have seen a Red-Bellied Woodpecker which frequents your area.