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Arizona Woodpecker
22 cm (8") Rare and local in southeastern United States. Mature pine or pine-oak forests.
Back is barred black and white. Large white cheek patch.
Nests in large trees. Small holes drilled around nest hole run sap down tree providing protection from predators.
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