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Downy Woodpecker
jmorlan

Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)

Foraging on the trunk of a mature Eucalyptus (Blue Gum), this female Downy Woodpecker appears to be manipulating what I suspect is a Longhorned Borer Beetle grub. These introduced beetles are known to attack eucalyptus trees in California.
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Location
Pacifica, San Mateo County, California, USA.
Date taken
22 July 2020
Scientific name
Picoides pubescens
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
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A very well detailed behavioural shot, Joseph.
 
delia todd
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She's lovely Joe.

You've a gorgeous picture of her my friend. A super job lad, thanks.
 

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