Framed Print : 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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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning Gilded Flickers Framed Print by John Cancalosi from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. This captivating piece showcases a male and female Gilded Flicker (Colaptes chrysoides) in their natural desert habitat, nestled in the arms of a majestic Saguaro Cactus in Arizona, USA. These beautiful woodpeckers are permanent residents of the Sonoran Desert and can be found in various desert habitats. The intricate details of their vibrant feathers and the textured bark of the saguaro cactus are brought to life in this exquisite print. A perfect addition to any home or office, the Gilded Flickers Framed Print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a celebration of the natural world. Please note that this print is intended for personal display only.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.4cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. 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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