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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They have a mostly black back with a large white stripe running down the middle. The belly is all white, and the head is black and white striped in the female. There were a male and female flying around together, but the female was more photogenic :)

Habitat:

They are found in much of North America in wooded areas. The pair was at a local park in town.

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Downy Woodpecker

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Comments (3)
AshleyT
Thanks Stian, Stefania, and Hemma! These are my favorite woodpeckers, so cute :)
HemaShah
awesome series.Love these birds.

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PublishedMarch 3, 2013

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