AlexGeorge Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Seen July 21st, Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City, Utah Is this an American Three-toed Woodpecker? The alternative would be female Hairy Woodpecker. These photos show no barring on the back, but I read rocky mountain populations have less barring. I think I see just three toes. The patterns on the sides seem to be different then an Hairy Woodpecker. Never seen an American Three-toed Woodpecker before. Thanks for the help! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, AlexGeorge said: I think I see just three toes. That’s because there are only three toes. Lifer confirmed. Congrats! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Looks like it to me. You have got to be kidding.😒 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Kevin said: You have got to be kidding.😒 Me next! I’ll get one in Colorado. Edited August 6, 2021 by Seanbirds 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Amazing pictures @AlexGeorge! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Wouldn't there be at least some barring on the white patch on the back? The speckled forehead seems to match Three-toed, but I'm really not sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, Quiscalus quiscula said: Wouldn't there be at least some barring on the white patch on the back? Depends on which subspecies you’re looking at. Dorsalis (Rocky Mountain ssp.) has a clean white back, pretty much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Definitely 3 toed! Nice bird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 One of the more accurately named bird species. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 59 minutes ago, DLecy said: accurately named bird species. That’s pretty unusual! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton V Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Do they have three toes in the front or two in front and one in back? Edited August 7, 2021 by Colton V 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Colton V said: Do they have three toes in the front or two in front and one in back? Three toes in front. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton V Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Seanbirds said: Three toes in front. Do they swing one around back like an Osprey? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, Colton V said: Do they swing one around back like an Osprey? Kinda. I think they have it out to the side more. Edited August 8, 2021 by Seanbirds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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