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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Description:

Brownish-black head, back, wings and tail, white forehead, throat, belly and rump. Adult males have a red cap starting at the forehead, whereas females have a black area between the forehead and the cap. Call sounds almost like they are laughing.

Habitat:

Oak forested areas in the hills and foothills of coastal areas.

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JadeMacDeluxe
Spotted by
JadeMacDeluxe

White City, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Apr 2, 2014
Submitted on Apr 3, 2014

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