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Kitchen window image (Dendrocopos major)

the woodies have been busy at the feeder and staying longer than usual. He/she (cant tell without checking the back of the head) seems to have a pronounced yellow-orange patch below the wing which I dont see in HBW
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Habitat
garden
Location
Surrey
Date taken
21.03.2020
Scientific name
Dendrocopos major
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Yes, interesting that Max. The Opus does say 'buffish white underparts', but most pictures seem to be pure white, don't they. Even youngsters don't seem to show it do they.

Wonder if it's worth showing it to the ID forum and see if anyone there has seen this? Do you know if it was the same on both sides? Might be worth looking out for if he comes back.

A super picture this laddie. Many thanks.
 
B
a marvelous portrait of this handsome woodpecker, Max, lucky you to have them at the feeder, top notch, many tfs!!!
a very unusual yellowish tinge indeed!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Beautiful close-up of this Woodie. Love the rich colors and fabulous focusing. Great eye contact Max! TFS!
 

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