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Neck bending back

The pileated woodpecker's long neck is a fascinating part of its anatomy, combining strength, flexibility and durability. Here the woodpecker, after one strike on the log, is bending its neck in a backwards curve to prepare for the next strike, all in very short order.

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Uploaded on June 3, 2024
Taken on April 22, 2024