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Dryobates scalaris
Small black and white woodpecker. This is a male. It has a red cap on its head and a black spotted breast. The black and white barred pattern on its back gives the appearance of a ladder.
Brushy areas and thickets. Found year round in the southwestern part of the United States. Also found in Nevada, Colorado, Mexico, Central America, and Nicaragua.
Upon going in from recess I heard this woodpecker before we saw it. With the class and one special student that had great tracking we were able to spot him and take some pictures. What a great find! Update: 3/2018 Little did we know that this guy was searching for a place to make a nest when we first spotted him! We now have a complete nest with the woodpeckers going in and out daily! We are anxiously awaiting to see some baby woodpeckers. The class is sooooo excited!
Spotted on Jan 25, 2018
Submitted on Jan 26, 2018
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