Golden-Fronted Woodpecker 1 by CavalierLady
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Description
A first sighting of a new bird for me - a Female Golden-Fronted Woodpecker. She has just pulled something out of the bark and you can see it (may need to zoom) from the tip of her beak.
I was really surprised when I saw how small their range is, which you can see here on Cornell's website (a bible for birders):
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden-fronted_Woodpecker/id
You can also see there that the males are more colorful having red and orange patches on their heads.
Thank you very much for your views and comments.
Comments (12)
Richardphotos
a real beauty and excellent capture
MrsRatbag
Wow, I've never even heard of these; what a beautiful bird! I've had a pileated staking out my suet cakes the last few days, and then yesterday had a male downy there too. Lots of bird activity this time of year! Beautiful shot!
netot
Excellent capture! I love the details and textures! Is a beautiful bird. They are very common here. They are funny to watch.
jayfar
This is a fab capture and just look at that wonderful bark !!!
durleybeachbum
How very exciting to see a new one! Great photo!
kgb224
Amazing capture Maria. God bless.
goodoleboy
Sterling composition, clarity, patterns and textures in this recording of the real life Woody the Woodpecker and the tree trunk, Maria.
1971s
Very nicely done!
helanker
Such a very lovely little woody :)
Hendesse
Excellent capture of this woodpecker, what a beautiful plumage. The textures of the tree look also fantastic. Outstanding photo!
kenmo
You have incredible talent....
bmac62
Lovely. Great detail. I've never seen one either but on looking at the range...it is no wonder...and I am sure by the time we are in Texas (November-April), these little guys have hightailed it back to Mexico and Central America for the winter.