Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Tree Clinging
Length: 10 in. (24 cm )
A desert species, the Gila Woodpecker makes nest holes in Saguaro cactus, riparian trees and buildings. These holes are often used by many other cavity nesting birds that can not make their own holes. This woodpecker adjusts readily to humans and is common in desert cities and suburbs. It feeds on insects, fruit and berries, and has been known to eat bird eggs.
The four-digit banding code is GIWO.
Female |
Male |
Desert
Riparian / River forest
Urban city
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Gila Woodpecker
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/gila-woodpecker
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Gila Woodpecker. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/gila-woodpecker
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Gila Woodpecker". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/gila-woodpecker
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Gila Woodpecker". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/gila-woodpecker
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