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Acorn Woodpecker
MelospizaMelodiaFan

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

These colorful, vociferous birds are just flat-out entertaining, as long as they don't choose your house for a granary. Its call was the basis for Woody Woodpecker's signature laugh.
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Habitat
Oak Woodlands
Location
Pinnacles National Park
Date taken
11 May 2023
Scientific name
Melanerpes formicivorus
Equipment used
Panasonic FZ150
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