Gilded Flickers (Colaptes chrysoides) at Nest in Saguaro Cactus - Male and Female - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - These woodpeckers are permanent residents that are found in all desert habitats - Makes holes in saguaro cactus for nests which are later

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Gilded Flickers (Colaptes chrysoides) at Nest in Saguaro Cactus - Male and Female - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - These woodpeckers are permanent residents that are found in all desert habitats - Makes holes in saguaro cactus for nests which are later

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Gilded Flickers - male and female at nest in Saguaro Cactus
Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Colaptes chrysoides
John Cancalosi
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. In this snapshot by John Cancalosi, we witness a remarkable architectural feat in the heart of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. Meet our feathered stars, the Gilded Flickers! These permanent residents have turned saguaro cacti into their cozy abodes and are quite the interior decorators. As we zoom in, we spot a dapper male flicker perched proudly atop his prickly palace. With vibrant golden plumage shimmering under the desert sun, he looks like royalty surveying his kingdom. Meanwhile, his partner-in-crime, a female flicker with no red moustachial stripe but equal charm, inspects their humble nest from below. But here's where things get truly fascinating! These industrious woodpeckers not only build these nests for themselves but also leave them behind as real estate opportunities for other birds. Talk about eco-friendly housing! When they're not busy playing matchmakers for fellow avian friends or raising their own brood inside these cactus condos, you'll find these ground-foraging gourmets indulging in an unusual delicacy - ants! Yes, you heard it right; they've got a taste for tiny six-legged critters. So next time you visit America's wild west and stumble upon these charming Gilded Flickers at home sweet home amidst towering saguaros – remember to appreciate their unique nesting skills and applaud their

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