Flagstaff, AZ, USA - Hairy or American Three-toed Woodpecker? (1 Viewer)

[lvcuer]

In a burned out area north of Flagstaff, I was looking for the American Three-toed Woodpecker. Everything else I saw was a Hairy, but I wondered if anyone can tell from the attached photo if this is a male ATTW. Thanks.

 

[Ben88]

Yes, it is an American Three-toed Woodpecker. It has barred flanks and yellow on the crown.

 

[emupilot]

Looks good for Three-toed as far as I can see. You can see a bit of the yellow patch on top of the head.

 

[Larry Lade]

I agree with it being a Three-toed Woodpecker because of the above mentioned yellowish tinge to the crown and some dark markings on the flanks and side breast. A Hairy Woodpecker would not have these markings.