Acorn Woodpecker Pen & Ink Greeting Card | Gene Irvin | Arizona Wildlife Art

Acorn Woodpecker — Pen & Ink Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Celebrate the charm of the Acorn Woodpecker with this detailed pen & ink illustration by Arizona wildlife artist Gene Irvin, dated August 26, 2012. The piece captures the woodpecker’s bold black-and-white plumage, crimson cap, and famously curious personality — a familiar, clownish character of the oak woodlands of the American Southwest.

Acorn Woodpeckers (Melanerpes formicivorus) are known for their remarkable habit of drilling thousands of holes into a single “granary” tree and wedging an acorn into each one — a communal food store tended by the whole family group. Gene captures that bright-eyed, sociable energy in a single fine-line portrait that rewards a close look.

Available formats:

• Greeting card with envelope — a thoughtful gift for birders, nature lovers, and Southwest wildlife art enthusiasts

Why collectors love it: A charming, distinctive pick for bird lovers and anyone drawn to Gene’s fine pen-and-ink artistry. The Acorn Woodpecker’s bold graphic coloring makes it a standout in any bird art or Southwestern wildlife collection.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026), Arizona wildlife and bird artist.