Re: [OM] IMG: Woodpecker in Three-Point Stance

[Chuck Norcutt]

Flickers are in the sub-species Colaptes but are still considered 
woodpeckers. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colaptes#Species>  Propping 
one's self on the stiff tail feathers is a woodpecker characteristic.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodpecker>

Chuck Norcutt


On 2/11/2016 12:34 AM, Moose wrote:
> On 1/29/2016 3:03 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> > This woodpecker shows up from time to time, and always uses his tail,
> > as well as his claws, to place himself in a 3-point stance, both on
> > the feeders, and on the oak tree.
> >
> > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Three+Point+Stance.TIFF.html
> >
> > X-E1 with Leica Telyt-R 250/4 and Leica 1.4 Extender
> Nice pose. But isn't that a Flicker? Related to the woodpeckers, but
> officially of a different name.
>
> Flickering Moose
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