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Picoides pubescens
5.5-6.5 inches long, primarily black above with a broad white stripe down the center of the back, and numerous white spots/checks on the wings. The two central tail feathers are completely black, with outermost tail feathers largely white with some black barring. Throat and underparts are buffy to grayish white. White stripes above and below eyes. Males have red patch on the back of the head or nape. Females and males are similar in size, but females have slightly longer tails. The bill is black.
Habitat yard with plants chosen to attract wildlife.
Spotted on Sep 13, 2012
Submitted on Sep 29, 2012
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