"Birds of a Feather Flock Together" is a
hyperbole...which is an exaggerated statement
not meant to be taken literally.
This bird blog features the Gila Woodpecker...
who looks like this when properly posed in a tree,
with great lighting.
However when this one arrived it started my
research and my photography session.
And as you can see he's got the system
down. Hang on to the rim of the feeder with your
feet and brace the feeder from underneath with
your tail.
The Gila is a barred black & white white woodpecker
with a tan head and belly Males have a red crown
on the head which this one is proudly showing us.
My research tells me that they don't have a
very good reputation. "A Gila Woodpecker will
drill into your skull and eat your brains out if
you are a baby Dove". However Audubon
indicates they do it for the water.
And this pair has found a source for yummy
sweetened water,
but sometimes the hummers protest.
I just keep taking pictures thru the
living room window.
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