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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Photo by HeatherMiller
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Description:

male, red patch on back of head. He's using his tail to press against the tree trunk that isn't there. That's why his tail feathers are in an "L" shape, than typical. It seems all the woodpeckers do this.

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Downy Woodpecker

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PublishedJune 9, 2013

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