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Colaptes auratus
This unusual looking bird has a long slender yellow bill and a black tail with an U in the middle on the upper side. The second picture shows a black collar around its neck, a red tail with a black border and the lower side is speckled or mottled with brown. The bird was a little bigger than a blue Jay. Had a very distinct black collar.
Limeridge open space.
My nephew just gave me the book "Private Lives Of Garden Birds" by Calvin
Simmons. it is the sweetest gift . it has some fascinating details which i will share as I read the book. :)
Spotted on Dec 20, 2011
Submitted on Dec 20, 2011
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