I always thought the Red-bellied Woodpeckers were a fair sized bird until this morning, when one of their relatives landed on the suet feeder. This is a Pileated Woodpecker, who makes the other woodpeckers look a little small. There was a Downy on the other feeder that looked about as big as this one's head.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
THIS is a Woodpecker!
I always thought the Red-bellied Woodpeckers were a fair sized bird until this morning, when one of their relatives landed on the suet feeder. This is a Pileated Woodpecker, who makes the other woodpeckers look a little small. There was a Downy on the other feeder that looked about as big as this one's head.
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When I lived in Fl., these guys made such a racket you'd always know when they're around. Great shot Dirck! Glad your solstice visitor had a good suet munch. Purrty feller, he is! Good hard-head, too. Amazes me they can hear so well with such a bonk-proof skullcase. We should design bike helmets like these guys' heads...;)
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