Tree Clinging

Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis
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Length: 10 in. (24 cm )
A desert species, the Gila Woodpecker makes nest holes in Saguaro cactus, riparian trees and buildings. These holes are often used by many other cavity nesting birds that can not make their own holes. This woodpecker adjusts readily to humans and is common in desert cities and suburbs. It feeds on insects, fruit and berries, and has been known to eat bird eggs.

The four-digit banding code is GIWO.

Female | Barb Winterfield

Male | Jim Burns(link is external)



Desert

Riparian / River forest

Urban city
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Bird Sound Type: Buzzing
Sex of Bird: Male
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