The Nuttall's Woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii) is endemic to California but is closely related to the Downy Woodpecker (P. pubescens) and occasionally hybridizes with this species. It is found in oak forests and is a frequent visitor to the walnut tree in our backyard. The biggest visual difference between a Downy and a Nuttall's is that the Nuttall's has a strong black and white striped pattern on it's back while the Downy's back is more a solid white patch.
I was trained as a biologist but now work as an artist. My paintings combine an accurate representation of a species with the loose feel of Asian inspired watercolor. I hope a beautiful composition will lead viewers to think about and appreciate their local environment.
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