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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Description:

Black with white "mask" and red patch on top of head. Clownish appearance.

Habitat:

Oak and juniper zone in "sky islands" of Arizona.

Notes:

Spotted at Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area at the top of Madera Canyon.

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4 Comments

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A masterpiece....

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A very beautiful photo....

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Nice capture!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Beautiful!

BugEric
Spotted by
BugEric

Arizona, USA

Spotted on May 9, 2010
Submitted on Dec 16, 2012

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