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Arabian Woodpecker, for OPUS
ammadoux

Arabian Woodpecker, for OPUS (Dendrocopos dorae)

this is taking by my birding son the Late Ali Ibrahim, from his home town Sabeth Alalaya, a little town in the heights of Asir region Southern Arabia.

Ali was arranging for me a visit to it, to take me to see this beauty and many of the beautiful birds of that area, i was specially excited about the little brown woodland warbler.

The Arabian woodpecker adult male is 18 cm; 1920 g, has crimson-red hindcrown and nape, olive-grey to brown hindneck; rest of head variably brownish to light grey-brown or dark brown, paler streaks
Location
Sabeth Alalaya, Asir, Saudi Arabia
Date taken
Spring 2015
Scientific name
Dendrocopos dorae
Equipment used
Nikon 4100
Must be hard to post this image Doux, but a lasting tribute & memory of your son. My condolences to you and your family.
Pepe
 
Such a beautiful capture by Ali. I'm so very sorry to hear this news of him. My thoughts and prayers to you and your birding family.

Vicki
 
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Please except my condolences Doux for your loss! What a tribute to post this brilliant woodpecker being new for Opus. My thoughts will be with you and the rest of his family.
 
Super shot of him, my condolences, sad you couldn't have seen it together Duha, Tfs
 
A wonderful picture of this great pecker. Maybe you regain the happiness to also visit the Shibanah Wild Park one day. My condolences for such an early loss. For sure was he also a wonderful birder.
 
So sorry, and sad to hear about the great loss of your son. Great lines and framing of the beautiful bird. Sending prayers to you and your family Doux
 

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