About Leuconotopicus arizonae (Hargitt, 1886)
Taxonomy and Size
Arizona woodpeckers, with the scientific name Leuconotopicus arizonae (Hargitt, 1886), are nearly identical to Strickland's woodpeckers, growing to a length of about 7 to 8 inches, which equals 18 to 20 centimeters.
Plumage Coloration
Their plumage is mainly brown and white: they are brown on their upper body with a dark rump, and have white underparts dotted with brown spots.
Wing and Facial Markings
Arizona woodpeckers usually have white bars on their wings, along with two white stripes across their face that join another white bar on their neck.
Sexual Dimorphism
Male Arizona woodpeckers have a red patch on the nape of the head that is absent in females.
Vocalizations
The call of the Arizona woodpecker is a sharp, squeaky keech, and the species also produces a rattle call of descending, grating notes.
