Tucked away in the pine-oak woodlands of Southeastern Arizona and Southwestern New Mexico is the Arizona Woodpecker. It is the only woodpecker in North America with a brown back. 

While its scientific name suggests that it lives only in Arizona, it can also be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Western Mexico.

This type of woodpecker has white "ladder" markings on its brown plumage that sets it apart from other woodpeckers. Males have a red cap at the back of their heads, whereas females don't. 

It primarily feeds on insects such as beetles and ants that it skillfully extracts from bark crevices or wood. Likewise, it occasionally eats fruits and berries when they're available. 

The Arizona Woodpecker is about 7-8 inches long and probes around tree trunks and branches for food. Unlike other woodpeckers, it communicates with calls and body signals rather than drumming on trees.