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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus · Common · +1 point per sighting
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Western oak woodland.
Diet: Acorns, insects.
Best time to spot: Granary trees; clown face.

When to look

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How rare is it?

The Acorn Woodpecker sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the woodpeckers family.

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