Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

32.8546, -79.9748

Species ID Suggestions

Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens
Amy Welte
1

Comments (2)
Amy Welte
It could be a female Downy or Hairy, but leaning on the Downy just because the bill might be more prominent and easier to see if it were a Hairy. Just a theory. :)
Jellis
Image isn't clear enough. This could be a Downy or a Hairy Woodpecker depending on the size.
Photographed
PublishedMarch 28, 2016

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies