Male Gila Woodpecker
by Jeff Goulden
Title
Male Gila Woodpecker
Artist
Jeff Goulden
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) is a medium-sized woodpecker living in the low scrubby areas of the Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest. They range throughout southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Gila Woodpecker typically builds its nest in holes made in saguaro cactus or mesquite trees. This woodpecker was photographed in Green Valley, Arizona, USA.
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January 14th, 2014
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Comments (4)
William Tasker
Hi Jeff! Amazing detail on this closeup and I really love the great shot of the powerful feet of the bird that allows it to stand sideways and upside down on trees! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F