A large forest member of the family, a female Bearded Woodpecker searches for invertebrates on an acacia tree. The zygodactylic feet ensure grip

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A large forest member of the family, a female Bearded Woodpecker searches for invertebrates on an acacia tree. The zygodactylic feet ensure a tight grip on the bark

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Size: 5800px × 3896px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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