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Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

Similar to the Downy except the Hairy is much larger and the bill is almost the same length as the width of the head. More black on the shoulder and wings and there is no spotting on the white edge feathers.

Habitat:

This was found in a riparian, creek with mostly willow species.

Notes:

This a female and the male not far but couldn't get a photo. There a few calling along with Nuttall's species

Species ID Suggestions

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psiboy77
Muchas Gracias por Ayudarme a Identificar a la Mariposa Confinada Roja- Pixie El Nombre científico es el Correcto Muchas Gracias te estoy siguiendo

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Woodpeckers of North America
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PublishedMarch 4, 2016

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