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Once thought to be two different species

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Posted by Simon Allenby on July 5, 2007 at 7:42 PM
Once thought to be two different species

Not looking for a critique as these are ID 'bird on a stick' images; however, as I was putting together a piece on Avian male/female differences, I thought some here may also share my interest in Williamson's Sapsuckers whose male and female are so different they were once thought to be separate species.

Regards, Simon
Posted by Simon Allenby on July 5, 2007 at 7:43 PM
and the female...
Posted by Zack Schnepf on July 5, 2007 at 11:50 PM
That is remarkable, I would never have guessed those to be the opposite sex of the same bird.
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on July 6, 2007 at 12:07 AM
Great example, Simon. And, sure, they might be bird on a stick, but what nice birds on a stick! Thanks for posting these...
Posted by IngeW on July 6, 2007 at 12:40 AM
Thanks for sharing these Simon.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on July 6, 2007 at 1:06 AM
Incredible! Great photography, too..
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on July 6, 2007 at 1:46 AM
Awesome shots and amazing the difference between the two....
Posted by Catherine Reilly on July 6, 2007 at 3:40 AM
Very interesting, Simon! Great photography, too. These certainly are different looking for being the different sexes of the same bird. Both are quite beautiful. Makes me wonder how it came to be that way.... Thanks for posting these and sharing the info.
Posted by Eric Hahl on July 6, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Wow, who woulda thunk it. Thanks for sharing.