SE Arizona – Wings over Sky Islands Blog Post #2
With perhaps the greatest biological diversity in the entire US, many seasoned birders believe Southeast Arizona to be the top birding destination. Habitats range from the Desert Scrub at lower elevations to Riparian Oases and pine forests of the dramatic “sky islands.” The intent of this blog is for followers to learn about the natural history of these interesting winged creatures.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Arizona Woodpecker – Dryobates arizonae
Name roots: Gr. druos tree; batēs walker; of Arizona
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Arizona Woodpecker is a medium-sized montane woodpecker, and the only North American Dryobates that is brown and white rather than black and white. The Arizona Woodpecker is found in mid-elevation pine–oak (Pinus–Quercus) woodland.
Sexes are alike, but the male has small red patch on the top of the head that is lacking in female.
EBIRD BAR CHART & DISTRIBUTION MAP FOR COCHISE COUNTY
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