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into drab on the back, where it is crossed by bars of 
black, caused by each feather having a crescent- 
shaped mark of that 
color near its extrem- 
ity; the rump and 
upper tail coverts are 
nearly white, a band 
of bright vermilion 
runs from ear to ear 
around the hinder 
part of the head. 
The throat and upper 
part of the neck are 
reddish - fawn, ex- 
_ tending to a broad 
band of black which 
crosses the breast; 
below this it is dull 
Golden-winged Woodpecker. fawn, shading gra- 
dually into white on the under tail coverts, and 
variously marked with spots and bars of black. But 
the chief beauty of the bird consists in the color of 
the under surface of the wings and tail, which is a 
rich golden-yellow. In consequence of this being 
mostly concealed, his general appearance is rather 
plain and homely. 
By some, the Woodpeckers have been regarded as 
dull, sleepy birds, possessed of but little animation 
or activity; but let such go to the woods and watch 
the motions of the Flicker as he gambols through 
the leafy bowers; see how he revels in the delight 
