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Woodpecker

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The woodpecker is a brightly colored bird of the family, Picidae. It has a stiff tail and strong claws to aid in climbing, and a chisel-like beak for boring holes in wood to feed on insect larvae.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 3 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cigarette cards, ca. 1885-1905
Call Number PH 3503

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129LS
Legacy ID
WHi 9807

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