Air brakes

Watching them repeatedly land at speed makes it appear so easy. A freeze like this really makes me appreciate the athleticism they possess.

 

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) Male

 

Cascade Mountains - Jackson County - Oregon - USA

 

Habitat : Open Woodlands

Food : Insects

Nesting : Cavity

Behavior : Bark Forager

Conservation : Low Concern

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