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Lewis's woodpecker - fledge
Katy Penland

Lewis's woodpecker - fledge (Melanerpes lewis)

A recent fledge; note lack of red on face and just the first blush of color on breast.
Habitat
Mixed conifer
Location
Overgaard, Arizona yard
Date taken
July 2004
Scientific name
Melanerpes lewis
Equipment used
Canon EOS-1N; Canon 75-300 IS zoom
Nice shot, Katy. I've never seen these guys before so I don't even know what the adults look like.
Glad they've returned to your yard.
 

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