THE GEEAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER. 



Pious major. 



FIIS interesting bird, although 

 not so frequently met with 

 as the Green Woodpecker, 

 can hardly be called scarce, 

 as it is comparatively com- 

 mon in some parts of Eng- 

 land, especially in the mid- 

 land and southern counties. 

 It is variously known by the 

 local names of "Witwall/' 

 " Woodnacker/' "Woodpie," 

 " French-pie/' and " Great 

 Black and White Wood- 

 pecker." 



This bird may be con- 

 sidered as one of the best 

 representatives of the Scan- 

 sores or climbers, and is dis- 

 tinguished by the bill being 

 equal in depth and breadth. 

 The toes are placed two in 

 front and two behind, the 

 nostrils are covered with 

 bristles, and the tail is stiff and 



