Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Clark's Nutcracker

Clark's Nutcracker

Nucifraga columbiana 

This guy was spotted Near Mammoth, Ca. Mistaken as a woodpecker by Lewis and Clark, this rascal pecks at nuts and cones. 

Traits include:
  • Light gray body and black wings and tail
  • Long bill
  • Usually seen in coniferous forests near tree line.
  • Similar personality to crows.    
Location:


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