Nests in Holes in Trees, Stumps, or Logs 



the ear ; under parts white ; a black line from bill to shoulder, 

 and blackish spots and bars on the sides and below the tail. 



Adult $ — Has no scarlet, otherwise similar. Length — 8.40. 



Breeding Range — From Virginia southward. 



The eggs, 3 to 5, rarely 6, are white, and are deposited in a 

 hole in a tree or stump, usually at a considerable height. Size of 

 eggs — .91 X .68. 



These birds are found in the pine regions of the south, where 

 they are said to breed in March. 



400. Arctic Three-toed Woodpecker : Picoides arcticus 



(Swains.) 



Adult i — Upper parts black ; wings spotted with white; crown 

 yellow ; white line back of and in front of eye ; under parts 

 white, barred on the sides with blackish ; three toes, two of 

 which are in front. 



Adult ? — No yellow crown. Length — 9.50. 



Breeding Range — From slightly south of the northern boundary of 

 the United States northward. 



Eggs in a hole, usually in an evergreen tree, and not far from 

 the ground. 4 to 6 white eggs are laid. Size — i.oo x .70. 



The Arctic Three-toed Woodpecker is found chiefly in the 

 large coniferous forests in the mountainous regions. The breeding 

 season begins probably during the early part of June. 



401. American or Banded Three-toed Woodpecker: 

 Picoides americanus Brehm. 



Adult $ — Upper parts black and white barred ; orange patch on 

 head ; under parts white, barred black on the sides ; three 

 toes, two being in front. 



Adult ? — Similar, without the yellow crown. Length — 8.75. 



Breeding Range — Rarely south of the northern boundary of the 

 United States. 



The eggs, which are white, are deposited in the hollow of a 

 tree. Size — .93 x .70. There are only isolated cases of this bird 

 nesting within the United States. The breeding habits are pro- 

 bably very similar to those of the arctic three-toed woodpecker. 



