Premium Framed Print : Gilded Flicker (Colaptes chrysoides) at Nest in Saguaro Cactus - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - Female - These woodpeckers are permanent residents that are found in all desert habitats - Makes holes in saguaro cactus for nests which are later used by
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Gilded Flicker (Colaptes chrysoides) at Nest in Saguaro Cactus - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - Female - These woodpeckers are permanent residents that are found in all desert habitats - Makes holes in saguaro cactus for nests which are later used by
CAN-3229
Gilded Flicker - female at Nest in Saguaro Cactus
Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Colaptes chrysoides
John Cancalosi
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Media ID 1301523
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Cacti Cactus Flicker Flickers Hole Holes Home At Nest
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Home Sweet Cactus - Where Birds and Ants Unite!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot by John Cancalosi, we witness a remarkable scene straight out of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. Meet CAN-3229, a dazzling female Gilded Flicker perched proudly at her nest nestled within a majestic Saguaro Cactus. These woodpeckers are true desert divas, claiming permanent residency in all types of arid habitats. But what sets them apart is their unique talent for creating cozy abodes in saguaro cacti that later become sought-after real estate for other bird species. Don't be fooled by her lack of a red moustachial stripe; this fierce female flicker means business! Spending ample time on the ground, she fearlessly hunts down ants like no other feathered friend around. Talk about multitasking! As we marvel at this extraordinary avian architect's handiwork, it's impossible not to appreciate the intricate relationship between these birds and their prickly landlords. It's truly an example of nature's harmonious collaboration. So next time you stumble upon a saguaro cactus while exploring the United States' stunning North American landscapes, take a moment to imagine the secret lives unfolding within those hollowed-out homes. And remember - even in the wild world of wildlife photography, there's always room for some fun facts about our fascinating feathered friends!
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