Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) In flight leaving nest hole with fecal sac - Arizona - USA

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Gila Woodpecker Melanerpes uropygialis Arizona feeds on nectar and insects in the Saguaro cactus blossom helps pollinate cactus makes holes in Saguaro cactus for their nests which are then used by other birds common Sonoran desert resident

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Size: 5616px × 3737px
Location: Sonoran Desert Arizona USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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