Gila Woodpecker (Carpentiro de Gila [woodpeckers are literally called Carpenters in Spansih])
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
November 2017
Member of the Woodpecker Family
§A Gatling of Woodpeckers§
A Climate-change Threatened Species
~true bird fact~ Even though many birds use cactus-based nests, this is the guy who creates most of them (at least in Saguaro and Mesquite plants). They excavate the holes working in pairs, and have to leave them to dry for several months in order for the cavity to become solid enough to use. After the woodpecker pair has moved on, many species will go on to use it. Pay it forward?
Seems gruff, but has a big heart
Goes as a Gila Monster every year for Halloween, can't get enough of that joke
Can often work so hard or long that he misses out on bonding time with family
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