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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Picoides scalaris

Authorship: (Wagler)

Records

It was observed during July 2000 on road from IMRS HQ to Echo Spring by S. Cutler (UTEP), and 7 June 2008 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP).

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPICIFORMES
FamilyPICIDAE (Woodpecker Family)
GenusPicoides
Speciesscalaris

Recent Observations

Sourced from iNaturalist

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Ladder-backed WoodpeckerIMRS
highsingerMar 4, 2023Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
jcochran2Feb 23, 2026Buffalo Springs, TX, USA
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
jcochran2Feb 23, 2026Buffalo Springs, TX, USA
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
jcochran2Feb 21, 2026Clapp Park, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
jcochran2Feb 21, 2026Clapp Park, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
flyxcatcherOct 25, 2026Texas Park Rd PR-23, Blanco, TX, US
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
julio_cesar24887Apr 25, 2026Humanidades, Universitaria, 45110 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
snowborderguyOct 18, 2026Morristown St, San Antonio, TX, US
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker
sawwhetOct 25, 2026Jefferson Center, TX 78729, USA
Carpintero mexicano (opens in new tab)
Carpintero mexicano
sopasbarOct 25, 202695265 El Bayo, Ver., México

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