Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris)

I love these dapper wee woodpeckers of yours Ken.... and you've a super picture of him!

Re the scientific name. I've just checked with Avibase, and find there's actually about four scientific names in use!!!! The Opus isn't a naming authority, but works by going with the consensus of the 3 main ones, with another as a tie-breaker if necessary.

This entails an awful lot of work whenever new lists come out, checking them all, so it may change if it can be decided which list to follow, not an easy job.

I'll have to do some work on the article, to try and ensure all the pictures in the Gallery show on the image search, regardless of which scientific name is used!

Gorgeous Image Of This Wonderful Woodpecker Ken, Well Done Tfs!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,

Thanks Delia--I never realized there could be so much controversy over a scientific name. I am happy just calling them ladderbacks. Thanks Sue and Simon for your always nice comments.