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Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

The Golden-fronted Woodpecker is a colorful bird with a bright yellow belly and a striking red crown. They love to peck on trees to find tasty bugs and make their homes in wood.

Lebensraum: Forests

Aussehen

The Golden-fronted Woodpecker has a distinctive barred black and white back, with a pale buffy-brown underside. Males sport a vibrant red crown and nape, along with a signature golden-yellow patch at the base of their bill.

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Their loud drumming on trees is often a way to attract a mate!

They sometimes tap on metal poles or signs for an extra loud sound!

They store acorns and other seeds in tree holes for later meals!

This bird can stretch its amazing tongue almost twice its head length!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Head-Banging Power

Golden-fronted Woodpecker has a specially adapted skull that absorbs shock, helping them hammer wood without injury.

Fähigkeit

Sticky Tongue

Golden-fronted Woodpecker can extend a long, barbed tongue to extract insects hidden deep within tree bark.

Fähigkeit

Clinging Claws

Golden-fronted Woodpecker has zygodactyl feet (two toes forward, two back) that help them grip tree trunks tightly.

Fähigkeit

Tail Prop

Golden-fronted Woodpecker uses stiff tail feathers as a strong prop, helping them balance while climbing and drilling.

Maße und Details

Länge
22-26 cm
Flügelspannweite
40-45 cm
Gewicht
0.068-0.101 kg
Lebenserwartung
6-10 Jahre
Top Speed
35 km/h
Gelegegröße
3-7
Brutzeit
12-14 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These omnivores enjoy insects, fruits, nuts, and even cactus fruit to stay healthy!

Hauptnahrung

  • Beetle larvae
  • Ants
  • Grasshoppers
  • Berries
  • Cactus fruit
  • Acorns
  • Nectar

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

A common hawk that preys on adult woodpeckers.

eaten by

Eastern Screech-Owl

Otus asio

An owl that hunts nestlings and sleeping adults.

depends on

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii

Eats fruit from this common cactus for food and moisture.

depends on

Plateau Live Oak

Quercus fusiformis

Nests in and gathers acorns from this oak species.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Enjoy watching woodpeckers from a distance and don't disturb their nests.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

22-26 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

40-45 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

0.068-0.101 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

6-10 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

35 km/h

Was frisst Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

These omnivores enjoy insects, fruits, nuts, and even cactus fruit to stay healthy!

Wo findet man Golden-fronted Woodpecker normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt Golden-fronted Woodpecker?

Foraging

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