Nuttall's and ladder-backed woodpeckers frequently hybridize in the Morongo Valley area. Local birds often show a varied mix of traits with no consistent 'hybrid' pattern predominant. This individual leans more toward Nuttall's in appearance.
Time of observation approx. 7:40 a.m.
Nuttall's and ladder-backed woodpeckers frequently hybridize in the Morongo Valley area. Local birds often show a varied mix of traits with no consistent 'hybrid' pattern predominant. This individual leans more toward Nuttall's in appearance.
Early spring arrival date for this well-known species at Covington Park and the Morongo Preserve.