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Downy woodpecker dispute

Picoides pubescens

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

On a very overcast, cold day this pair of downy woodpeckers got into a fast and furious dispute about sharing the suet and sunflower feeders. Meanwhile, a female ignored them and got her fill of suet.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Downy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Maria dB
Belated thanks for your nice comments, JenKnight, KerryHawkins and Saladmander! One of them flew away and came back later.
Saladmander
Awesome! Hope they decided to share. Great photos!

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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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