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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

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Field Notes

Description:

Small black and white bird with small red spot on top of head. White belly, black wings have white bars in almost a zig zag pattern, short beak.

Habitat:

Deciduous and mixed forests of North and South Michigan.

Reference Links:

Downy Woodpecker

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
JenniferReneeDekker
It is hard to tell, but I think I will stay with downy woodpecker because the bird was so small and its beak was quite short.
ArturoOrtiz
I think Ashley has a point, thanks for the correction, Saludos!!!
AshleyT
This is a Downy Woodpecker as already indicated. A Hairy Woodpecker would have a much longer bill in relation to the head.

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Great Lakes Monitoring
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Birds of Michigan
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 24, 2014

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