Acorn Woodpecker

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The Acorn Woodpecker is a social woodpecker of oak and pine-oak woodland, recognized by its red crown and strongly contrasting face. Family groups collect acorns and store them in holes made in trees or other wooden surfaces, guarding these food supplies together. They also catch insects and use tree cavities for nesting. Cooperative breeding and shared food storage make their behavior especially interesting, while their calls and movements often reveal an active group before every bird is visible.

Reference: Cornell Lab of Ornithology: All About Birds