Adult male Middle Spotted Woodpeckers have a bright, strong red crown. In the breeding season the red feathers jut out at the rear almost like a crest. On average males are also larger and heavier than females and have slightly longer bills. But these factors are not useful in the field. Even though at a distance the complete bright red crown that extends to the very rear, and which is typical of males, can be seen. Photo taken at Doba in Hungary (Gábor Vasuta).
Friday 14 September 2007
Middle Spotted Woodpecker: adult male ID
Adult male Middle Spotted Woodpeckers have a bright, strong red crown. In the breeding season the red feathers jut out at the rear almost like a crest. On average males are also larger and heavier than females and have slightly longer bills. But these factors are not useful in the field. Even though at a distance the complete bright red crown that extends to the very rear, and which is typical of males, can be seen. Photo taken at Doba in Hungary (Gábor Vasuta).
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