Melanerpes formicivorus Swainson 1827 (acorn woodpecker)

Aves - Piciformes - Picidae

Alternative combination: Picus formicivorus

Belongs to Melanerpes according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

Sister taxa: Melanerpes carolinus, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, Melanerpes lewis, Melanerpes striatus, Melanerpes superciliaris

Ecology: volant insectivore

Distribution: found only at CA-SMI-603 (Quaternary of California)

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