Length about twelve inches. 
Arrival April 12 to 25. 
Favorite Haunts. In trees and on the ground. 
Field Marks. A bird a little larger than the robin. In flight it 
shows a round white spot at the base of the tail. A conspicuous black 
spot on upper breast, black polka dots on lower breast and sides. 
Note. ''Wick-wick-wick-wick," repeated in quick succession. Also 
Although a woodpecker, the golden winged has laid aside many of 
the woodpecker habits. Instead of drilling holes in trees for a living, 
he gets most of his food from the ground. This species does the farmer 
a good turn by eating grasshoppers and ants, the latter comprising nearly 
half of his food. He is also fond of fruit, especially cherries. In two 
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