Lewis's Woodpecker
The Lewis's Woodpecker feeds mostly by catching insects in flight, like a flycatcher.
Wide rounded wings give it a more buoyant flight than most woodpeckers.
The Lewis's Woodpecker was discovered on the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806 and was named for the expedition's co-leader.
Congratulations on your lifer. It's been a long time since we have seen that one. Nice flight photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks!! The life birds are few a far between these days, but it was great to finally see the "Pink Woodpecker".
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