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Nuttall's Woodpecker

Nuttall's Woodpecker

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Nuttall's Woodpecker is a medium-sized species endemic to California and Baja California, characterized by its heavily barred black and white back, streaked flanks, and a red cap in males. It is closely associated with oak woodlands.
Where to spot
Endemic to California (USA) and Baja California (Mexico). Inhabits oak woodlands, riparian forests, and mixed evergreen-oak forests.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive ladder-backed pattern and streaked flanks. Listen for its sharp, distinct calls, which are often a series of rapid 'pit' notes. Search in oak trees and riparian zones.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Active during daylight hours, often more conspicuous in the mornings.
File:Dryobates nuttallii - January 2023 - Sarah Stierch.jpg
File:Female Nuttall's Woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii) (2275683253).jpg
File:Dryobates nuttallii - January 2023 - Sarah Stierch.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Female Nuttall's Woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii) (2275683253).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker often forages at lower levels in oak trees, probing into bark crevices and beneath mosses for insects. It is known to hybridize with the Ladder-backed Woodpecker in some areas.
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