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identical with those of the hairy woodpecker ; in the 
case of the latter, incubation lasts two weeks, the young 
remaining in the nest three to four weeks. Like all 
young woodpeckers, the nestlings are fed by regurgita- . 
tion while in the nest, and are dependent on the parents 
for several weeks after leaving it. 
393d. CABANIS WOODPECKER. — Dryobates villosus 
hyloscopus. 
Famity: The Woodpeckers. 
Somewhat smaller than the Harris woodpecker, and under parts white 
instead of gray ; otherwise exactly like the Harris. 
Geographical Distribution: Southwestern United States. 
Breeding Range: In California in suitable localities almost throughout 
the State, but chiefly south and east of the north humid coast belt. 
Breeding Season: March, April, and May. 
Nest: An excavation in a tree, usnally 12 to 18 feet from the ground. 
Eggs: 3 to 6; glossy white. Size 0.96 & 0.70. 
It would be easy for a beginner to confuse this species 
with the Harris, and especial care must be taken in 
noting size, under parts, and range, for the Cabanis is 
rarely met with in the humid coast district. 
Breeding in the mountains south and east of the coast 
belt, it occasionally wanders down to the valleys in mid- 
winter, probably seeking better food supplies. It is one 
of the earliest to commence nesting, fresh eggs having 
been taken near San Bernardino late in March. The 
long breeding season recorded in one locality indicates 
that two broods are raised. When brooding, it is rather 
fearless, devoted to nest and young, and refusing to leave 
until driven away. Then both adults remain near the 
