Nuttall's Woodpecker is a small woodpecker with a black-and-white striped head and a distinctive white patch on its back. It is notable for its ability to forage for insects in the bark of trees.
Habitat
Oak woodlands and riparian areas.
Diet
Primarily feeds on insects and larvae.
How common
Common
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