Golden-Cheeked Woodpecker
by Teresa Zieba
Title
Golden-Cheeked Woodpecker
Artist
Teresa Zieba
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The golden-cheeked woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
Golden-cheeked Woodpeckers are found only in Mexico and are resident there year-round. They live in arid or semi-humid forests, plantations, and in partially open areas with patches of trees. Most often these woodpeckers reside in the middle and upper levels of the forest where they search for beetles, ants, fruits, and seeds by themselves or in pairs. The black eye patch and yellow on the cheek and chin help identify the Golden-cheeked Woodpecker in the field.
I photographed this one in Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
He was so gorgeous I couldn't take my eyes of him. I was very lucky to be able to observe him without any interruptions.
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March 15th, 2018
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