Is this bird pecking wood a wood pecker?
Dec 30, 2015 13:52:51 #
Trying to learn all I can about birds. Caught this fella outside my kitchen window. He's obviously digging into this tree- is he a woodpecker? Thanks!
Dec 30, 2015 13:58:58 #
Peeb wrote:
Trying to learn all I can about birds. Caught this fella outside my kitchen window. He's obviously digging into this tree- is he a woodpecker? Thanks!
Looks like a Downy Woodpecker... nice capture...
Dec 30, 2015 14:01:32 #
It appears to be a Ladder Backed woodpecker.
http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ladder-backed-woodpecker
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http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ladder-backed-woodpecker
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Dec 30, 2015 14:08:29 #
Peeb wrote:
Trying to learn all I can about birds. Caught this fella outside my kitchen window. He's obviously digging into this tree- is he a woodpecker? Thanks!
It is definitely a Downy Woodpecker. It's cousin, the Hairy Woodpecker, which looks identical to the Downy, is a little larger with a longer bill.
Happy Shooting!
Dec 30, 2015 14:10:03 #
Bill_de wrote:
It appears to be a Ladder Backed woodpecker.
http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ladder-backed-woodpecker
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http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ladder-backed-woodpecker
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Just saw an interesting piece on how woodpeckers can peck wood and not suffer concussion. There is a space behind their beak that cushions the impact of the blows.
Wonder if that's a consideration for little "humin bean" fellers going out for football.... create some vacant space in the brain cavity. Oh, I know, we all think it's there anyway up to the mid twenties... Watch Dr. Phil.
Perhaps a new movie for Will Smith, in the making?
Yeah, looks like a wood pecker to me.. there's one outside my bedroom window almost every morning gnawing on the ancient Juniper that holds my Electric Meter. I hope he hits a few thousand volts and makes me lunch one day. "Fried Pecker, anyone?"
Dec 30, 2015 14:17:44 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Peeb wrote:
Trying to learn all I can about birds. Caught this fella outside my kitchen window. He's obviously digging into this tree- is he a woodpecker? Thanks!
Yes, it is a Downey Woodpecker.
Dec 30, 2015 14:20:33 #
Guess I was fooled again. I thought the Downey had a red spot on the back of the head and a white breast.
Live and learn.
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Live and learn.
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Dec 30, 2015 14:24:36 #
Kuzano wrote:
Just saw an interesting piece on how woodpeckers c... (show quote)
Actually it's his tongue that wraps around the back of his brain that cushions it.
Dec 30, 2015 15:02:28 #
Birder52 wrote:
It is definitely a Downy Woodpecker. It's cousin, the Hairy Woodpecker, which looks identical to the Downy, is a little larger with a longer bill.
Happy Shooting!
Happy Shooting!
In taking a second look at your "Downy Woodpecker" as I originally ID'd it as, I have to admit I was wrong. The long white wing patch, rules it out as a Downy and the lack of a red nape eliminates it from being a Red-Naped Sapsucker. So these features make this a yellow-bellied sapsucker. It should be noted also that the 3 different types of Sapsuckers can cross-breed and one has to be careful in ID'ing them as various feather colorations can occur. My apologies to all for my hastiness. I will strive to be more accurate in the future.
Dec 30, 2015 15:05:47 #
Please see my Dec. 30, 2015, 1500 post. It is a yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
Dec 30, 2015 15:26:33 #
Dec 30, 2015 15:36:29 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Robert Graybeal wrote:
I would say that any pecker that pecks wood is a wood pecker!
Ditto!
Dec 30, 2015 16:58:50 #
Birder52 wrote:
Please see my Dec. 30, 2015, 1500 post. It is a yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
By George, I think you've got it! I never gave the Sapsucker a thought.
And for the OP ... that is still a woodpecker.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker/id
Dec 30, 2015 19:29:34 #
brucew29 wrote:
Looks like a Downy Woodpecker... nice capture...
Thanks, Bruce. I've been convinced that it's a yellow-bellied sap-sucker, which I think is still categorized as a woodpecker.
Dec 30, 2015 19:31:38 #
Bill_de wrote:
It appears to be a Ladder Backed woodpecker.
http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ladder-backed-woodpecker
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http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ladder-backed-woodpecker
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Thanks, Bill. I checked your link and we are in NE Oklahoma which is well North and East of the Ladder Backed 'turf', but the pics (especially the head) are remarkably close.
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