Муравьиный меланерпес / Acorn Woodpecker / Melanerpes formicivorus

The Acorn Woodpecker is a favorite among bird watchers. It has a clown like appearance and the unique habit of storing acorns in a favored tree that is often used by generations of birds. Wildlife Photographer Marie Read shares her experience photographing the behaviors of these lively birds. Learn more about Acorn Woodpeckers on All About Birds: