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Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) male, peeking out from its nest. Tucson, AZ. Mar 16, 2015. Geotagged,Gila woodpecker,Melanerpes uropygialis,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) male, peeking out from its nest.

Tucson, AZ. Mar 16, 2015.

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The Gila woodpecker

The Gila woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the desert regions of the southwestern United States and western Mexico. In the U.S., they range through southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

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Similar species: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2016. Captured Mar 16, 2015 10:54 in 3200 N Olsen Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/2500s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.