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Colaptes auratus
The Red-shafted Flicker Colaptes auratus cafer resides in western North America. They are red under the tail and underwings and have red shafts on their primaries. They have a beige cap and a grey face. Males have a red moustache.
Eucalpytus tree next to small willow grove, with a few pines.
Spotted on Apr 8, 2012
Submitted on Apr 10, 2012
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Nice one - I have only seen them from far away.