Re: [Maine-birds] Hairy woodpecker?

Yes. An unusual, but not unheard of carotenoid plumage. More common in the west than here. I found a few good references, but no good photos for comparison.

Others on the list serve may well be better informed.

Stella

On May 29, 2013, at 12:33, David Small <docfinsdave@gmail.com> wrote:

I believe this is a hairy woodpecker, but I'm at a

loss to explain the brownish color where you'd

normally see white. Could someone please, help me out

with this. Thanks.

 

http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p501323621/h65eef63f#h65eef63f

 

Confused as usual,

 

Dave

 

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