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Western Bird Guide

by Charles K. Reed

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Order PICI — Woodpeckers

Harris Woodpecker — Family Picidæ

393c. Dryobates villosus harrisi. 10 inches.

This species is similar in every way to its eastern relatives and for coloring is as illustrated. The nesting habits of this and the sub-species are the same, and the eggs cannot be identified as being different. Four pure white eggs are placed at the bottom of some cavity, in tall trees usually (.95 ×.70).

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