Two Nuttall's Woodpeckers regard each other from opposite sides of the tree in San Diego, California, USA

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Two adult male rival Nuttal's woodpeckers eye each other from opposite sides of a tree trunk during mating competition. They will chase each other around for extended periods, nearing exhaustion in their efforts to win the favor of a female Nuttal's.

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Size: 5100px × 3604px
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Photo credit: © Richard Codington / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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