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Downy Woodpecker
Picoides pubescens
39.0417, -94.7202
Field Notes
Description:
The downy woodpecker is a small woodpecker often mistaken with the Hairy woodpecker. It is about 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7.1 in) in length.
Habitat:
It lives in woodland areas and can be seen in backyards and on trees in many parts of the United States.
Notes:
This one in particular was a female. This can be noticed by the lack of a red cap in the back part of the head which males have.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 2, 2013
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