Ladderback and Gila Woodpeckers: Both of these woodpeckers are found in the Southwest. As with many woodpeckers, the males have the red patch on the back of the head. on Ladderbacks...

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Both of these woodpeckers are found in the Southwest.
As with many woodpeckers, the males have the red patch on the back of the head.
on Ladderbacks, the ladder pattern on the back extends to the head, while on the Gila they stop short of the head.

Hope you enjoy these

Gila Woodpecker (male)
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Gila Woodpecker (male)
Gila Woodpecker (male)...

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Gila Woodpecker (female)
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Ladderback Woodpecker (male)
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Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Another nice set Jim.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

jdtonkinson wrote:

Both of these woodpeckers are found in the Southwest.
As with many woodpeckers, the males have the red patch on the back of the head.
on Ladderbacks, the ladder pattern on the back extends to the head, while on the Gila they stop short of the head.

Hope you enjoy these

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Beautiful. I have been putting suet out for months. I have not had the first bird come to it. Not even the Blue Jays.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

kpmac wrote:

Beautiful. I have been putting suet out for months. I have not had the first bird come to it. Not even the Blue Jays.

I have had similar results here.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Thanks

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Curmudgeon wrote:

Another nice set Jim.

Thanks Jack.
These were at Patons as well. 2 years ago
I haven't had many exciting birds here, and have tons of old photos I have not reviewed yet

LeRoy V. Loc: Oro Valley, Az

Great shots Jim

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Beauties, Jim!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

jdtonkinson wrote:

Both of these woodpeckers are found in the Southwest.
As with many woodpeckers, the males have the red patch on the back of the head.
on Ladderbacks, the ladder pattern on the back extends to the head, while on the Gila they stop short of the head.

Hope you enjoy these

Stunning and eye catching 🌟🌟💚🌟🌟

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

LeRoy V. wrote:

Great shots Jim

Thanks LeRoy

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

joecichjr wrote:

Stunning and eye catching 🌟🌟💚🌟🌟

Thanks joe

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

UTMike wrote:

Beauties, Jim!

Thanks Mike

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

jdtonkinson wrote:

Both of these woodpeckers are found in the Southwest.
As with many woodpeckers, the males have the red patch on the back of the head.
on Ladderbacks, the ladder pattern on the back extends to the head, while on the Gila they stop short of the head.

Hope you enjoy these

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Bubalola wrote: