[Birds of Mount Adams Country]

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivoris

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Acorn woodpeckers observed at the Klickitat Wildlife Area.......November 2, 2020.

Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris - Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris - Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris - Ponderosa pine granary tree for Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

- Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris - Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris - Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

Acorn woodpeckers observed at the Klickitat Wildlife Area......September 25, 2019. Approximately 10-12 acorn woodpeckers were present, along with several hundred Lewis' woodpeckers. The acorn woodpeckers were also defending oaks as granary trees.

Habitat of Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

Habitat that the acorn woodpecker can be found in, with the acorn storage tree (a ponderosa pine) shown at center. Klickitat Wildlife Area........April 26, 2016.

Food storage tree for Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris - Ponderosa pine with acorns stored for Acorn Woodpecker: Melanerpes formicivoris

A ponderosa pine snag acting as an acorn storage tree for acorn woodpeckers as seen at the Klickitat Wildlife Area........April 26, 2016.

Paul Slichter