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 9? —Has no scarlet, otherwise similar. Length—8.4o. 
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—.gI 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 4 —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 2—No yellow crown. Length—g.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—1.00 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 6—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. 
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