Tuesday, December 29, 2015

12/29/15 Ladder-Backed vs Nuttal.s Woodpecker, Palm Springs

Every winter we revisit the Ladder-backed (LBWO) vs Nuttal's Woodpecker (NUWO) diagnosis.  Today, 12/29/15, found what we think is Nuttal's at his nest in the Palm Springs Library Park; earlier, at the Wellness Park, we found a male Ladder-backed.  Photos below.


NUWP red hind-crown; narrow white head stripes; large upper back bar  12/29/15

NUWP red hind-crown; narrow white head stripes;  12/29/15

NUWP red hind-crown; narrow white head stripes; large upper back bar  12/29/15

at nest, NUWP red hind-crown; large upper back bar  12/29/15

LBWO complete red crown, white cheek 

LBWO complete red crown, white cheek


LBWO complete red crown, white cheek


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