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acorn woodpecker

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Definition of acorn woodpecker

: a woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) found from the U.S. Pacific coast south to Colombia that stores acorns in small holes which it digs especially in the bark of trees

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 Woodpeckers, especially acorn woodpeckers, are highly social birds that often work together for a common good. — Ernie Cowan Outdoors, sandiegouniontribune.com, "One of nature’s hoarders," 7 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of acorn woodpecker

1903, in the meaning defined above

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