Thanks, David. That sounds like what my references identify as a
Ladder-backed Woodpecker, same markings, same range. That is the name I
have always used, apparently incorrectly. Others have identified it as
the Red-Bellied Woodpecker, which is common east of the Mississippi
River. I have had this same input from listers in Maryland and North
Carolina, where it is also found.
I am about to post a better quality image, which I failed to discover
from yesterday's shoot. It gives better details.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 7/26/2015 10:43 AM, David Young wrote:
G'Mornin' Jim!
From the Stokes "Field Guide to Birds" (Western ed.) the markings on your bird match those
of the Gila Woodpecker (melanerpes uropygialis) to a "T"... including the red patch, white
breast and the darker, tan-ish patch by the base of the beak. However, it's range is listed as being
Mexico, Southern Cal. & western Arizona. However, Tennessee is warm enough, that some may have
migrated. It happens.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Nice catch!
David.
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These woodpeckers have been around our area for a number of years, and I
have referred to them as Ladder-backed Woodpeckers. However, the
reference books show the range of the Ladder-backed to be the
southwestern US and Mexico. I can't find a better match of these markings.
Anyone got a better idea?
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ladder-Backed+Woodpecker.TIFF.html
X-E1 with Leica Telyt-R 250/4, 2X Extender, ISO 400, 1/40 at f/8, RAW,
Tripod
Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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