Nuttall's Woodpecker

19 cm (7") Fairly common. California, west of the Sierra. Streamside woods, canyons, oaks, chaparral.

Back is barred black and white. Male has red patch on back of neck. Female lacks red on head.

Similar Ladder-backed Woodpecker prefers more arid country and usually east of the Sierra.

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Credit: Mike Baird

Credit: Kevin Cole

Credit: Mike Baird

Nuttall's Woodpecker winter distribution map

Nuttall's Woodpecker distribution map

Picoides nuttallii