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Downy Woodpecker (female)

Picoides pubescens

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A perky and brave woodpecker in mixed forests of North America, Picoides pubescens, the Downy Woodpecker, is characterized by its small size. Females lack a red cap. Picoides pubescens is nearly identical to its larger cousin, Picoides villosus.

Habitat:

Mixed forests near swamp.

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Comments (4)
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you very much, Stian! She is beautiful. :-)

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PublishedApril 13, 2013

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