Hairy Woodpecker

Description:

Dimorphic species. Males have a boldly striped black and white head with a red patch on the back. Pale bristles are noticeable at the bill's base . The back is black with a central white patch, and the wings show white spotting or barring. The throat, chest and abdomen are white but may show a brownish wash in Pacific coast populations. A black spur juts onto the shoulder. The tail is black with white outer feathers. Female birds have the same markings but lack the red head patch; their patch is black.

Habitat:

Pine forest at Angel Fire, New Mexico.