Animals of The USA | Ladder Backed Woodpecker | Dryobates scalaris
A small desert woodpecker with a ladder patterned back. Common in arid scrub habitats.
Size
6 to 7 inches
Range
Southwest US
CA | NV | AZ | NM | TX | OK
Diet
Insectivore | beetles | larvae
Behavior
Drumming | cavity nesting | agile climbing
Related Topics
Gila Woodpecker | Downy Woodpecker | Hairy Woodpecker | Northern Flicker | Cactus Wren