Date: 12/5/25 1:48 pm From: Ron W <ourwildplaces...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Unknown Woodpecker, Montrose Colorado, Dec 04 25
Reasons Lewis's isn't a good fit for this bird:
Observed behavior. They are usually observed high in trees rather than
foraging near the base.
In full light, I think I would have seen green on its back. This bird
appeared black to the eye. In my experience, Lewis's can look black, but
not in full sun.
The bird in question had a shorter tail.
On Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:28:02 PM UTC-7 Paula Hansley wrote:
> I think that immature Lewis ‘s Woodpecker is a very good possibility. The
> size and proportions don’t look right for a Williamson’s Sapsucker.
>
> Paula Hansley
> Louisville
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> On Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM Mars Atchison <marsatc......> wrote:
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>> I don't necessarily think it is one, but is there a reason no one is
>> considering an odd looking juvenile Lewis's?
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 1:45 PM Caoimhín Perkins <ksper......> wrote:
>>
>>> It’s little hard to tell but these do look more like spots than in the
>>> other photos. I do not see any red personally but taking another look at
>>> this photo is interesting.
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