
This little woodpecker is found in arid and semi-arid habitats of the Southwest. The upperparts are barred black and white. The head is predominantly dull white, with bold black lines through the eye and malar region connecting around the cheek. The tuft of nasal bristles is buffy or pale gray. Males have a red crown, fading to black with white speckles on the forehead. The underparts are dull whitish with a buff or gray cast and black streaks on the sides and flanks. The outer tail feathers show extensive white barring.
Length: 15 (cm) Wingspan: 28 (cm)
Voice:
Call is a sharp pwik, and a long rapid pipipipipipipipipipipipirr. Drum is short and very rapid.
Habitat:
Desert, scrub, riparian woods.
Behavior:
Commonly seen feeding on or nesting in cactus in desert areas.
Feeding:
Forages for insects in trees, cacti, and shrubs.
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Sightings
Date | Submitted By | Count |
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01/18/14 | Loretta Mogan | # |
04/01/13 | Dan Mitchell, OR | 1 |
03/28/13 | Dan Mitchell, OR | 1 |
03/22/13 | Dan Mitchell, OR | 1 |
11/11/10 | Jane Van Coney, OH | # |
12/18/12 | Sundee Meyer | # |
02/04/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 4 |
02/04/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 3 |
02/04/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 1 |
02/04/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 7 |
02/03/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 5 |
02/02/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 4 |
02/01/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 2 |
02/01/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 1 |
02/01/12 | Dave Irons, OR | 2 |
Recent Activity
Activity | Date & Time |
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Sundee Meyer added Ladder-backed Woodpecker to their Pahranagat Valley smart list | 12/18/2012 at 8:08PM |