Golden-Fronted Woodpecker 1

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Golden-Fronted Woodpecker, Melanerpes aurifrons, at Valley Nature Center, Weslaco, Texas.

Image: Joseph Kennedy, 1 April 2008 [larger view].

Nikon D200, Kowa 883 telescope TSN-PZ camera eyepiece 1/100s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso400.

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How did they get the head on backerds? Seriously, beautiful shot. rb

Yes the head is always backwards.
Otherwise it would be a Golden-Backed Woodpecker.