Order
Piciformes
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
lewis
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Lewiss Woodpecker Co R, Lewiss Woodpecker Colorado 1,
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Partially migratory with the most northern birds going south during the winter
Preferred Habitat
Pine woodlands and other areas with scatterred trees and snags
Distribution and Range
Western to central US with some in northern Mexico and southern Canada
Food
Insects and honey plus fruits, berries, seeds and nuts. Can catch insects on the wing by hawking.